HAND (something) IN Definition: to give a piece of work to someone (for example, a teacher) so that it can be checked or corrected. (This phrasal verb has more than one meaning) E.g.1: Here is your homework. Make sure you hand it in by Friday. E.g.2: After we’ve handed in our assignments, shall we go to the pub to celebrate? This phrasal verb can be separated.

HANG (something) OUT Definition: to put clothes outside on a clothesline so that they dry. You do this after you have washed them. (This phrasal verb has more than one meaning) E.g.1: Did you hang the washing out this morning? Yes. Why? It’s raining. E.g.2: Having washed the clothes he hung them out on the line to dry. This phrasal verb can be separated. (E.g. 1 & 2)

HANG (something) UP Definition: to put something on a hook or a hanger so that it doesn’t touch the ground. (This phrasal verb has more than one meaning) E.g.1: Your trousers are hanging up in the wardrobe. E.g.2: He took off his coat and hung it up on the hook in the hall. This phrasal verb can be separated.

HANG UP (on someone) Definition: (This phrasal verb has more than one meaning)to suddenly break the connection usually because of a bad feeling, or out of anger.  E.g.1: Miguel, I need to tell you something very sensitive, please do not hang up. E.g.2: My goodness! I was trying to explain the problem to Miguel and he just got angry and hung up on me. This phrasal verb can not be separated.

HEAT UP Definition: to make food hot again after it has become cold. (This verb has more than one meaning) E.g.1. You dinner has gone cold, but you can heat it up in the microwave if you like. E.g.2. Just leave my soup in the pan – I’ll heat it up later when I’ve finished working. This phrasal verb can be separated.

HOLD (someone / something) UP Definition: to rob someone or something, usually by threatening someone with a weapon. (This phrasal verb has more than one meaning) E.g.1: Someone held the courier up on the way to the airport. E.g.2: 3 gunmen held up Buckleys Bank yesterday afternoon. This phrasal verb can be separated. (E.g.1)

HUNT FOR Definition: to try to find something by searching very carefully and thoroughly E.g.1: Our community always organises an Easter Egg Hunt. This year about 70 children will be hunting for Easter eggs in the park. E.g.2: My Mummy always hides a lot of Easter eggs for us. My brother and sister and I have to hunt for them in the garden and in the house. This phrasal verb cannot be separated.