| Front | phrasal verb |
|---|---|
| Back | A verb that is made up of a main verb together with an adverb or a preposition (or both). Typically the meaning of a phrasal verb is not obvious from the meanings of the component words, for example: His car broke down. The idea didn’t catch on. You’re putting me off. Find out more about phrasal verbs. |
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