Phrasal verbs are two-word verb phrases consisting of a verb and either an adverb or preposition. A phrasal verb can be transitive, taking a direct object, or intransitive, not taking a direct object. Examples of frequently used phrasal verbs include break down, bring up, call off, carry on, come about, do up, fall over, get by, go on, keep up, look up, make out, put off, run into, set up, take after, and turn down. Examples are provided to illustrate the meaning and use of some common phrasal verbs.