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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.).
a. crecer con rapidez
The plants shot up after a warm summer shower.Las plantas crecieron con rapidez después de un cálido chaparrón estival.
a. dispararse
When gas prices shot up, I decided to postpone my road trip.Cuando los precios de la gasolina se dispararon, decidí posponer mi viaje por carretera.
3. (to emerge)
a. levantarse rápidamente
New buildings have shot up along the main street.Se han levantado rápidamente nuevos edificios a lo largo de la calle principal.
4. (slang) (to inject oneself with drugs)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
a. pincharse (slang)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
The Tenderloin neighborhood is known for its open-air drug market. It's not uncommon to see someone shooting up in public.El barrio Tenderloin es conocido por su mercado de drogas al aire libre. No es raro ver a alguien pinchándose en público.
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.).
5. (slang) (to shoot at) (United States)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
Regionalism used in the United States
a. acribillar
He's going to shoot up the place if they don't give him the money.Va a acribillar el lugar si no le dan el dinero.
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