This document defines and provides examples of common phrasal verbs in English. It defines 12 phrasal verbs: apply for, beef up, break away, break down, break into, break out, figure out, get rid of, join in, kick off. Each definition is accompanied by a short example sentence to illustrate its meaning in context. The document serves as a reference for English language learners to understand common phrasal verbs.

1. PHRASAL VERBS Karen L. Álvarez R.English IV 2011-2Pontificia Universidad JaverianaCali

2. APPLY FOR(Meaning: make a formal requestforsomething)- He appliedforthejob he sawadvertised in thenewpaper

3. BEEF UP ( Meaning: improve, make more substantial)- Shebeef up hispresentationwithdiagrams and statistics

4. BREAK AWAYMeaning: escape fromcaptivity- A fewanimalsbrokeawayfromthepaddock

5. BREAK DOWN Meaning: ceasetofuntionor lose the control of onesemotions- My parentsbrokedownwhentheyheardthebadnews

6. BREAK INTOMeaning: enterbyforceBurglarsbrokeintothehousearoundmidnightBREAK OUTMeaning: startsuddenly- Riotingbrokeout as a result of the strike

7. FIGURE OUTMeaning: Understand, find a solution- We’llhaveto figure out a waytosell more products

8. GET RID OF Meaning: eliminate- Itisdifficulttogetrid of badhabits

9. JOIN IN Meaning: participate- He wastooshytojoin in thegame

10. KICK OFF Meaning: begin, start- Thefootball match kicked off at 3’ oclock