Phrasal verbs are multi-word verbs that, like single-word verbs, convey action of the body or mind or occurrences. Phrasal verbs consist of a basic verb + another word or words, usually a preposition or adverb. Example: speak (basic verb) + up (preposition)
Phrasal Verb:
hush someone up
Meaning / Example:
1. to make someone quiet. > Please hush the children up. I have a telephone call.
2. Sl. to kill someone. > The gang was afraid the witness would testify and wanted to hush him up. > Mr. Big told Sam to hush up Richard.
A phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or adverb or both and that functions as a verb whose meaning is different from the combined meanings of the individual words