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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.).
1. (mechanics)
a. acelerar
He revved up the engine at the stoplight to impress the pretty girl next to him.Aceleró el motor en el semáforo para impresionar a la chica linda a su lado.
2. (figurative) (to intensify)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. acelerar
The government is currently focused on revving up the economy.El gobierno actualmente está concentrado en acelerar la economía.
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.).
3. (mechanics)
a. acelerarse
Do you hear that noise? We have to get off of this plane! - Calm down. The engines are just revving up.¿Escuchas ese ruido? ¡Necesitamos bajarnos de este avión! - ¡Tranquilízate. Los motores solo se están acelerando.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
4. (figurative) (to become more active)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. acelerarse
Now that thousands of schools have been closed because of COVID-19, virtual learning is revving up.Ya que miles de escuelas han sido cerradas a causa de COVID-19, el aprendizaje virtual se está acelerando.
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