A phrase that consists of a verb with a preposition or adverb or both, the meaning of which is different from the meaning of its separate parts.
Phrasal Verb:
pace something out
Meaning / Example:
1. to measure a distance by counting the number of even strides taken while walking. > He paced the distance out and wrote it down.
2. to deal with a problem by pacing around. > When she was upset, she walked and walked while she thought through her problem. When Ed came into the room, she was pacing a new crisis out.