Phrasal verbs consists of a basic verb + another word or words. The two or three words that make up a phrasal verb form a short 'phrase' - which is why we call them 'phrasal verbs'.
Phrasal Verb:
bring something up
Meaning / Example:
1. to vomit something up; to cough something up. > See if you can get him to bring the penny up.
2. to mention something. > Why did you have to bring that problem up?