According to The New Shorter Oxford English Dictionary, a phrasal verb is a "verbal idiomatic word that consists of a verb and an adverb (for example, break down), or a verb and a preposition (for example, see to)". Starting from this assumption, we can consider phrasal only the verb which, in conjunction with an adverb or a preposition, changes the basic meaning becoming idiomatic and acquiring a new and different semantic valence.

The app Hoepli Phrasal Verbs Dictionary by Fernando Picchi  is a comprehensive guide to using and understanding English phrasal verbs. For each phrasal verb, various Italian translations are provided, which faithfully or extensively reproduce the meaning, further clarified by a wide range of examples, which also illustrate the use.

In addition to the index, where it is possible to automatically find the entries matching the characters you type, the app allows you to search for specific phrasal verbs. The Glossary option allows you to search for Italian verbs translated through an English phrasal verb, while the Full Text option allows you to search for Italian and English terms within all dictionary entries. To narrow the search scope, the Categories option lets you select specific categories (for example, anatomy, botany, policy, etc.).

The app's interface has been redesigned to provide a simpler and more intuitive experience. You can swipe the definitions to the right to return to the search results and improve the readability by pinching the text with two fingers to zoom in and out. In addition, you can tap on any word within the definitions and look it up directly in the dictionary without having to type it into the search box. A main menu that can be activated via an icon available at the top right of the screen enables all the features of the app:

• Index search: displays in alphabetical order the verbs that match the characters typed in the search box
• Advanced search: lets you search for verbs, in full text, and in the index of Italian verbs translated with phrasal verbs
• Search labels: allows you to narrow the search criteria
• Settings: allows you to choose the font size of the definitions and the language of the interface
• History: keeps a record of the searches performed
• Feedback: use it to provide suggestions, and notify errors, missing entries or other comments
• Our apps: displays an updated and detailed catalog of our offer
• Privacy and Credits: view legal notices about the app

Features
• Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod using iOS 13.x and later versions 
• Check for updates online and use of the dictionary offline
• User interface in Italian and English
• 3150 English phrasal verbs
• Examples of use for each meaning
• Clear graphic presentation and easy consultation
• Sharing the definitions using the features available in the device, such as social media, e-mail, SMS, etc.

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DIZIONARIO DEI PHRASAL VERBS

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