ring around

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ring around(
rihng
 
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raund
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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
1. (to call)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. llamar a
There are a few shops you might call around that would have that sort of thing.Hay algunas tiendas a las que podrías llamar que tendrían ese tipo de cosa.
b. telefonear a
After calling around nearly all the hotels, we finally found a room for our friends.Después de telefonear a casi todos los hoteles, por fin encontramos una habitación para nuestros amigos.
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
2. (to make several phones calls)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. hacer varias llamadas
I rang around to see if anyone had seen your uncle.Hice varias llamadas para ver si alguien había visto a tu tío.
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