Give meanings of the phrasal verbs in the following sentences in a few words.
i) Don’t give in to the threats of the terrorists.
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ii) The engine gives off steam.
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iii) They tried to cover up the evil dead.
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iv) I fell for the beautiful girl.
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v) We’ll see you off at the station
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Answers
i) Don’t give in to the threats of the terrorists.
Phrasal verb: give in to
Meaning: To surrender, yield, or submit to something, in this case, the threats of the terrorists.
ii) The engine gives off steam.
Phrasal verb: gives off
Meaning: To emit or release something, in this case, steam, from a source.
iii) They tried to cover up the evil deed.
Phrasal verb: cover up
Meaning: To conceal, hide, or disguise something, in this case, the evil deed.
iv) I fell for the beautiful girl.
Phrasal verb: fell for
Meaning: To become infatuated, attracted, or emotionally interested in someone, in this case, the beautiful girl.
v) We’ll see you off at the station.
Phrasal verb: see off
Meaning: To accompany someone to their departure point, in this case, the station, as they are leaving.