(linguistics) A two-word verb, consisting of a verb and a "small" adverb or particle, that has an idiomatic meaning not easily predictable from the individual parts.

(grammar) A phrase containing both a preposition and its object or complement; may be used as an adjunct or a modifier.

Referring to, or used in the manner of, a phrase. / (grammar) Consisting of multiple words, but behaving as a single part of speech.

Study of set or fixed expressions. / The style in which words and phrases are used in writing or speech. / A group of specialized words and expressions used by a particular group.

Positioning behind a barrier (or down a hole, etc.) as a means of defense.

(linguistics) A construction in a clause consisting of a verb and its internal complements, objects, or modifiers.

An adverbial phrase.

(grammar) A phrase that collectively modifies or describes a noun or pronoun and which can usually be used both attributively and predicatively, can be graded, and be modified by an adverb.

(grammar) A phrase that collectively modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a prepositional phrase.

simple past tense and past participle of phrase