As far as I can see, this usage doesn't change the meaning of the original verb ... expect to use the phrasal verb. I'd be grateful if you could help me. Write down - write up The addition ...

‘Shut’ can be described as a fertile verb based on the number of phrasal verbs it procreated. Among such are shut down, shut out, shut in and shut up. Of the four, ‘shut up’ is usually ...

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Other phrasal verbs that extend the meaning of the main verb are hurry up and sit down. Many verbs can go with different adverbs and the adverbs can completely change the meaning of the verb.