Pharasal Verb PRIVADO

Phrasal Verbs: The verb TAKE

Melyna Rodas

What is a phrasal verb?

Phrasal verbs are two or more words that together act as a completely new verb with a meaning separate from those of the original words. 

In what situations use the TAKE OFF?

to describe suddenly leaving somewhere

example:

‘In Japan people take off their shoes when they enter a house.’

In what situations use the TAKE UP?

 to mean start doing a hobby or 'take down' to mean defeat or humiliate someone

Example:

‘He took up jogging after his doctor advised him to get some exercise.’

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