Phrasal verbs pop up on pull down menus

from https://eslforums.com/verbs-and-prepositions-combinations

In addition to their locative function, some prepositions (called particles) can also bind to a verb. The "up" in "pop up" and the "down" in "pull down" alter the meaning of each of the base verbs ("pop" and "pull") in a largely unpredictable way.

They are mainly used in spoken English and informal texts: “to postpone” vs. “to put off”. (more)
Be careful how you use these lexicalized verb + preposition constructions because you may find yourself inadvertently delving into a conversation about sex

You can equate English phrasal verbs with their Spanish reflexive equivalents: Q1  Example

[French has] a similar concept with “les verbs pronominaux” (Pronominal Verbs), which are the reflexive verbs that are likewise lexicalized

British usages: “Could you chase up Jackie for us? She’s on duty next.” 

Here is a game that you can play with your friends and family:

This teacher has made a list with cartoon images, which is more informative and entertaining -  
 
You can find more practice lists of verbs using:
 

from wikipedia their meaning is non-compositional and thus unpredictable. Phrasal verbs - prepositional verbs - particle verbs.

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