tear off

tear off(
tehr
 
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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. arrancar
We tore the ivy off the side of the house.Arrancamos la hiedra del costado de la casa.
b. quitarse
Everyone tore off their clothes and jumped in the pool.Todos se quitaron la ropa y saltaron a la piscina.
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. irse a toda velocidad
The enraged woman got in her car and tore off.La mujer enfurecida subió al carro y se fue a toda velocidad.
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