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.).
The authorities shut down the restaurant because it was deemed a health hazard.Las autoridades cerraron el restaurante porque lo consideraban un riesgo para la salud.
Shut down the engine so the mechanic can fix it.Apaga el motor para que el mecánico pueda arreglarlo.
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.).
