Another word that is commonly used in phrasal verbs is the word put.

There are six common phrasal verbs that use this word: put on, put off, put up, put out, put back, and put away.

This post will give what each of these phrases means and how to use them.

Phrasal verbs 

Put on: This phrase means “to begin to wear” and usually refers to clothing. It can also mean “to perform.” Here are some examples:

Put on a coat because it is cold.

He put on a show for us last night.

Put off: This phrase means “to postpone or delay” and usually refers to waiting to do work. Here is an example:

I wish I hadn’t put off doing my homework until tonight.

Put up (with): This phrase has a few different meanings. It can mean “to provide someone with a place to sleep” or it can mean “to elevate something.” Here are some examples:

We have an extra bed so we can put you up for the night

Will you put up the Christmas decorations today?

The phrase “put up with” means “tolerar or aguentar.” For example:

It is hard to put up with my baby sister.

Put out: This phrase can mean “to display” or it can mean “to inconvenience.” Here are a couple of examples:

Please put out all the candies so our guests can have what they want.

I hope I haven’t put you out by asking you for this favor.

Put back: This phrase means “to return something to its original place.” Here is an example:

Please put the book back where you found it.

Put away: This phrase means “guardar.” For example:

I will put away the clothes we won’t need for the trip.

Links externos para aprender mais:

Here are some more examples of how these phrases are used:

http://www.nj.com/mets/index.ssf/2016/04/its_time_to_put_mets_noah_syndergaard_in_elite_cla.html (see title)

http://www.wmur.com/news/dover-rochester-crews-put-out-fire-at-business/39085384 (see title)

http://bible.cc/ephesians/6-11.htm(see New International Version etc.)

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