verb together with an adverb or a preposition, or both. Typically, their meaning is not obvious from the meanings of the individual words themselves. 1.to nominate PUT UP
My teacher of the mathematique will
put up a candidate at the national convention. PUT UP 2.to offer for sale My friend Ana will put up her antiques in the market. TAKE OFF 1. to deduct as a discount
Ana, if you buy this red coat you
will take10 percent off of 50$. PICK UP 1.To take up(something) by hand
Pick up my book, please
PICK UP 2.to take on passengers or freight
The buses pick up passengers at
five stops. 1.to find a solution to (a SORT OUT problem, etc.), to make clear or tidy It took a long time to sort out the mess. SORT OUT 2.to take or separate, as from a larger group He sorted out the most likely ones.