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to sum up
[phrase form: sum]
01
to briefly state the most important parts or facts of something
Transitive: to sum up a piece of content
Examples
To save time, the presenter decided to sum the discussion up quickly.
02
to calculate and determine the total amount of something
Transitive: to sum up an amount
Examples
The accountant needed to sum up the expenses for the quarterly report.
03
(of a judge) to explain the main points of a case to the jury at the end of a trial
Transitive: to sum up a case
Examples
The judge is currently summing up the case for the jury's consideration.
04
to express a brief conclusion or judgment about someone or something based on available information
Transitive: to sum up sb/sth
Examples
It's impossible to sum someone up based on one interaction.
