Meaning
O phrasal verb "put up" possui diversos significados e pode ser usado em diferentes contextos na língua inglesa. Aqui estão alguns dos usos mais comuns:
A versatilidade do "put up" torna importante entender o contexto em que é usado para captar seu significado corretamente. Praticar o uso dessas expressões em diferentes situações pode ajudar a dominar seu uso na comunicação diária.
Today's Sentences
01
Let’s put it up on this wall.
Situation
I finally printed that photo of us from our trip to the beach.
That brings back such wonderful memories of our anniversary.
Let’s put it up on this wall.
I couldn't think of a better spot.
02
He really put up a fight.
Situation
I tried to give the dog a bath, but he really put up a fight.
Is that why the bathroom is flooded and you’re soaking wet?
Yes, he refused to get in the tub until I promised him a steak.
Next time, just give him the steak first.
Writer's Note
"Put up" is an intransitive, transitive, and separable phrasal verb. Let’s go over the grammatical types associated with this phrasal verb.
- Intransitive - An intransitive phrasal verb does not take a direct object and stands alone in meaning.
Structure: "Subject + Verb + Particle"
Example 1: We decided to put up at a small hotel near the station.
Example 2: The travelers put up at an inn for the night because of the storm.
Example 3: Where do you plan to put up when you visit London? - Transitive - A transitive phrasal verb requires a direct object to complete its meaning.
Structure: "Verb + Particle + Object"
Example 1: The city decided to put up a new statue in the park.
Example 2: Please put up your hand if you have a question.
Example 3: The scouts helped to put up the tents before the rain started. - Separable - A separable phrasal verb allows the object to appear between the verb and particle or after the particle.
Structure: "Verb + Object + Particle"
Example 1: They put the decorations up before the party started.
Example 2: My sister agreed to put me up for the weekend.
Example 3: They put the prices up right before the holiday season.
Estrutura: "Subject + Verb + Particle"
Exemplo 1: Decidimos put up em um pequeno hotel perto da estação.
Exemplo 2: Os viajantes put up em uma pousada durante a noite por causa da tempestade.
Exemplo 3: Onde você planeja put up quando visitar Londres?
Estrutura: "Verb + Particle + Object"
Exemplo 1: A cidade decidiu colocar uma nova estátua no parque.
Exemplo 2: Por favor, levante a mão se você tiver uma pergunta.
Exemplo 3: Os escoteiros ajudaram a montar as barracas antes que a chuva começasse.
Estrutura: "Verb + Object + Particle"
Exemplo 1: They put the decorations up before the party started.
Exemplo 2: My sister agreed to put me up for the weekend.
Exemplo 3: They put the prices up right before the holiday season.
Related Words: Accommodate, build, construct, display, erect, house, increase, raise.
