stop by

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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

1. (to visit briefly)

Fred's wife stopped by to have lunch with him at work.La esposa de Fred pasó a comer con él por el trabajo.

Kitty's Grill is great. If you are in the area, stop by for a beer.Kitty's Grill es genial. Si estás por la zona, pásate por allí a beberte una cerveza.

2. (to make a short stop)

Can I stop by your house after school and pick up my tennis shoes?¿Puedo pasar por tu casa después de la escuela para recoger mis tenis?

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