The asterisk (*) indicates the correct position(s) available for the direct object.
| Phrasal Verbs | ![]() |
definiton | ![]() |
examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jack * up * | - | raise using a jack; raise | sollevare col cricco; alzare | They jacked up the car but found nothing wrong underneath. At this time of year hotels really jack up their prices. |
| join in * | - | to become involved in an activity with other people | partecipare | If you don't mind I'd like to join in the discussion. |
| joke around | ![]() |
make jokes and generally be humorous | scherzare | I don't know how he gets any work done, he always seems to be joking around. |
| jump at * | - | accept quickly and eagerly | cogliere al volo | I jumped at the chance to go backstage with Tommy after the concert. |
| jump in | - | join in, enter | entrare, buttarcisi | Feel free to jump in if I say something that isn't exactly accurate. |