pop on

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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. poner
Oscar popped the TV on to see if they were showing the game.Oscar puso la tele para ver si emitían el partido.
b. poner a calentar (kettle, pot)
Look at you! You're shivering! Take a seat and I'll pop the kettle on.¡Mira como te has puesto! ¡Estás tiritando! Tú siéntate y yo pondré la tetera a calentar.
a. ponerse
We don't have time for you to get cleaned up. Just pop on a blazer and a decent pair of shoes.No tenemos tiempo para que te arregles. Ponte un blazer y unos zapatos decentes nada más.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. encenderse
When the green light pops on, that means that the battery's done charging.Cuando se encienda la luz verde, eso significa que la batería ha terminado de cargarse.
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