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Phrasal Verb - hanging together

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To cooperate or agree with each other, to be harmonious or consistent. 2. To remain functional or intact, to stay in one piece. 3. To support or hold something up.

Examples​

No.Example
1The team members hung together during the tough competition.
2Despite their differences, the siblings hung together throughout their lives.
3The old roof was hanging together, but it needed to be replaced.
4The paintings in the museum were hung together based on their historical significance.
5The new building was hung together using modern construction techniques.
6The family tree hung together, revealing the complex relationships between relatives.
7The group of hikers hung together, sharing food and water during their journey.
8The employees hung together during the company's financial crisis.
9The pieces of the puzzle hung together, forming a complete picture.
10The curtains were hung together using coordinating rods and rings.

Phrasal Verb - joining

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To become or cause two or more things to become one or united, especially when this forms a closer union or partnership.
  2. To attend or take part in an event or activity with others, especially for the first time.
  3. To connect two or more electrical circuits or other systems together.

Examples​

No.Example
1The new employees were asked to join the company's health insurance plan.
2Let's join forces to solve this problem.
3Can you join me for dinner tonight?
4The wires need to be joined carefully to prevent any short circuits.
5They joined hands and prayed for peace.
6The two companies have joined their resources to develop a new product.
7The new employees were asked to join the team meeting.
8The two countries have joined efforts to combat climate change.
9The hose needs to be joined to the faucet before water can flow.
10The two teams have joined ranks to face their common enemy.

Phrasal Verb - maintaining, continuing, or preserving something

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

Keep in is a phrasal verb that means to maintain or continue something, often referring to a situation or relationship. It can also mean to prevent someone from leaving or escaping, or to make sure that someone is informed about something. This phrasal verb can be used both transitively and intransitively.

Examples​

No.Example
1I need to keep in touch with my friends from college.
2Can you keep in mind that we have a deadline next week?
3The coach kept the team in shape during the off-season.
4I'll keep an eye on the baby while you go to the store.
5She kept the secret from her friends.
6We need to keep the peace in our family.
7He kept his cool during the crisis.
8Can you keep the noise down so I can concentrate?
9The police kept the suspect in custody for questioning.
10I'll keep you updated on any developments.

Phrasal Verb - Breaking Off

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'break off' carries multiple distinct meanings, primarily revolving around separation or termination. Firstly, it means to separate a part from a whole, often by force or abruptly, such as when a branch breaks off a tree or a piece of a material detaches. Secondly, and very commonly, it signifies the act of ending a relationship, an agreement, negotiations, or a communication suddenly and often permanently. This can apply to personal relationships (like an engagement), diplomatic ties, business deals, or formal discussions. Thirdly, it can mean to stop speaking, an activity, or a task abruptly, usually without completion or explanation. Lastly, it can be used reflexively to describe something becoming detached or disengaged from a larger object or entity on its own.

Examples​

No.Example
1She decided to break off her engagement after realizing they had irreconcilable differences.
2The two countries threatened to break off diplomatic relations over the escalating border dispute.
3A small chunk of ice broke off the glacier and plunged into the sea.
4He had to break off his phone call when his flight was called for boarding.
5The car company decided to break off negotiations with the union after failing to reach an agreement.
6Please be careful not to break off the delicate ceramic handle from the teapot.
7She started to explain the complex procedure but then suddenly broke off, seemingly lost in thought.
8The old lock broke off the gate when I tried to force it open.
9The government plans to break off funding for the controversial research project next year.
10They had to break off the search for the missing hiker due to the severe approaching storm.