up
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01

at or toward a higher level or position 

up definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Examples
She looked up and saw the bird perched above her. 
1.1

toward the north or a place regarded as northward 

Examples
They're heading up to the cabin tomorrow. 
1.2

upstairs or to a higher level inside a building 

Examples
I ran up to get my phone charger. 
1.3

above the horizon or in the sky 

Examples
A new star showed up in the east. 
1.4

(theater) in the direction of the back part of a theater stage 

Examples
She backed up toward the curtain. 
1.5

upward from a flat or lower area into the air or space above 

Examples
The flower sprang up from the soil. 
1.6

(of food consumed) out of the stomach and through the mouth 

Examples
He threw up after the ride. 
02

toward a higher intensity or level 

Examples
She turned the music up before dancing. 
2.1

to or at a higher level of cost or quantity 

Examples
Gas prices shot up overnight. 
03

ahead in a competition, comparison, or quantitative measure 

Examples
Our team was two points up by halftime. 
04

toward where someone is physically situated 

Examples
The dog ran up to greet her. 
05

toward or being present in a primary city, especially a national capital 

Examples
He's gone up to Washington for the summit. 
5.1

at or to a university, especially Oxford or Cambridge 

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Examples
She's up at Oxford reading law. 
06

into a state of proper order, preparation, or readiness 

Examples
We set the lab up for the experiment. 
6.1

to the point of completion or conclusion 

Examples
I wrapped it up last night. 
07

into a more cheerful, positive, or optimistic state 

Examples
That song always cheers me up. 
7.1

into a state of emotional agitation or distress 

Examples
His harsh words wound her up. 
08

into an upright, elevated, or raised position 

Examples
He stood up and gave a speech. 
8.1

from a recumbent or sleeping position to a standing or waking state 

Examples
She was already up when I arrived. 
09

in a publicly visible position 

Examples
His name is up on the list. 
10

(of sailing) in the direction against wind or current 

Examples
They sailed up into the wind to gain position. 
10.1

with the helm turned leeward, turning the bow into the wind 

Examples
The helmsman pushed up to adjust course. 
11

(baseball) at the plate and ready to bat 

Examples
He was up in the ninth inning. 
12

into view, awareness, or existence 

Examples
The missing file finally turned up. 
12.1

forward for consideration or discussion 

Examples
The issue came up at the meeting. 
13

securely in place 

Examples
She buttoned her coat up against the wind. 
14

into storage or reserved position 

Examples
They laid up supplies for winter. 
15

to a halt, ending movement or operation 

Examples
He pulled up at the red light. 
16

to or at an equal level in a competition or comparison 

Examples
The game is 15 up going into the final round. 
17

into separate pieces or parts or broken apart 

Examples
She tore the letter up in frustration. 
18

to or toward a more advanced stage of life or development 

Examples
He grew up in a small town. 
19

used to refer to drinks served without ice or dilution 

Examples
I'll have my whiskey up, please. 
to up
01

to increase, typically in levels, efforts, or intensity 

Transitive: to up sth
to up definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
up
3rd person singular
ups
Present participle
upping
Past simple
upped
Past participle
upped
Examples
She decided to up her workout intensity. 
02

to get up physically from a lower to a higher bodily position 

Examples
He upped from the bench and stretched. 
2.1

to go or travel in an upward direction 

Examples
The balloon upped slowly into the sky. 
03

to raise something physically to a higher position 

Examples
Everyone upped their glasses for a toast. 
04

to raise the current bet in a game of poker 

Examples
He casually upped the bet by twenty dollars. 
05

to act abruptly, especially to leave or make a change without warning 

Informal
Examples
He upped and quit his job with no notice. 
01

from a lower point to a higher point along a surface or structure 

Grammatical Information
Examples
She climbed up the ladder to fix the light. 
1.1

at or to a higher point on 

Examples
The cat slept up the tree. 
02

used to indicate movement along the length of something, often a street or path 

Examples
They walked up the street hand in hand. 
03

toward a more elevated rank or level 

Examples
She rose up the political ranks with determination. 
04

against the natural flow or current of wind or water 

Examples
The sailboat tacked up the wind skillfully. 
05

together with similar things in a collection or group 

Examples
She swept up the crumbs after dinner. 
06

in the direction of the beginning or origin of something 

Examples
They traced the information up the supply chain. 
01

directed or going toward a higher position 

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
Examples
We took the up elevator to the top floor. 
02

in a raised or higher than usual position 

Examples
All the windows are up to let in fresh air. 
03

no longer in effect; finished 

Examples
His contract is up in June. 
04

being in proper operation, especially of computers 

Examples
The server is finally up again. 
05

being in a good or positive mood 

Examples
He's been really up lately. 
5.1

agitated, excited, or energetically active 

Examples
The town was up and ready to march. 
06

(of a jockey) mounted and prepared to ride 

Examples
The jockey was already up before the signal. 
07

being out of bed, awake, and active 

Examples
She was up early to prepare for her big presentation. 
08

completed or built 

Examples
A new hospital is up near the highway. 
09

risen above the surface, especially of plants 

Examples
The corn is up already. 
10

fully set or equipped for something, often with "for" 

Examples
We're up for anything today. 
11

happening or taking place 

Examples
There's a big sale up at the mall this weekend. 
11.1

amiss or causing concern 

Examples
I knew something was up when she avoided my questions. 
11.2

ended with a disappointing or negative outcome 

Examples
The project timeline is up by three weeks. 
12

aware or knowledgeable about something, often followed by "in" or "on" 

Examples
He's up on the latest news. 
13

caught up or in line with a schedule 

Examples
He's up on his homework. 
14

appearing in court or officially accused 

Examples
He's up for robbery next week. 
15

immediately following in sequence or turn 

Examples
You're up next. 
16

showing positive results, advantage, or financial gain 

Examples
Profits are up this quarter. 
17

having a superior or elevated social or professional position 

Examples
He's really up in the company now. 
01

a time or state marked by good fortune, success, or a positive mood 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
ups
Examples
Life is full of ups and downs. 
02

a person who holds a high or advantageous position 

Examples
The ups in the company decided to restructure the team. 
03

an upward incline or slope 

Examples
The runners struggled on the final up before the finish line. 
04

a vehicle or route traveling toward a central point, terminus, or major destination 

Examples
We boarded the up to London just after noon. 
01

used to urge rising or beginning action 

Examples
Up! It's time to go. 
01

added to verbs to show upward movement or direction 

Examples
The wind uprooted several trees during the storm. 
02

Added to verbs to show a shift to a newer, improved, or more current state 

Examples
She needs to update her software before installing the app. 
03

added to nouns to show movement in an upward or inland direction 

Examples
The boat drifted upriver as the tide changed. 
04

added to nouns to show increased intensity, speed, or level 

Examples
The band played an up-tempo version of the song. 
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