Definition
Definition of UP - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
acr: Uttar Pradeshlarge state located in northern India
- UP is famous for its rich history and diverse culture.
2.
acr: university presspublishing division of a university
- The UP publishes academic books for university students every year.
3.
acr: Upper Peninsulanorthern part of Michigan state
- We visited the UP for a summer vacation.
4.
acr: University of the Philippinesmajor university in the Philippines
- She graduated from UP with honors.
Terms with UP included in their meaning
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physical action
go up or ascend especially by using the hands and feet
cause movement
cause to move quickly back and forth or up and down
time
up to the time of an event happening
communication
pick up or respond to a ringing phone call
transport hub
place where buses pick up or drop off passengers
transportation
designated place where buses pick up or drop off passengers
tidy up
arrange the bed sheets and covers neatly
communication
move the head up and down to show agreement
hometown
inquire about the city or town someone grew up in
medical
hard whitish tissue making up the skeleton
cause movement
cause something to move up and down
organizing
tidy up and make a place neat
pair
made up of two matching elements
limit
exist up to a certain point
consumption
completely used up or consumed
time
most recent or up-to-date
remainder
not used up or remaining
movement
raised up or elevated from a lower position
go up
increase the amount or level of
physical motion
rapid movement back and forth or up and down
continuing
up to and including the present or the time mentioned
time
up to a time limit, continuing until a specific moment
acr: United Kingdom
country made up of England Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland
time
continuing up to a specific time
Examples of UP in a sentence
UP has a diverse cultural heritage. The UP released a new academic journal. She submitted her manuscript to the UP. The UP is known for its beautiful landscapes. Many people from the UP have a distinct accent. UP is known for its excellent academic programs.
Many aspire to study at UP due to its reputation.
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- French:UP, Presses universitaires, ...
- German:UP, Universitätsverlag, ...
- Italian:UP, casa editrice universitaria, ...
- Spanish:UP, Editorial Universitaria, ...
- Portuguese:Uttar Pradesh, estado do norte da Índia, Editora Universitária, ...
- Chinese:北方邦, 大学出版社, ...
- Japanese:ウッタル・プラデーシュ州, 大学出版局, ...
- Arabic:أوتار براديش, دَار نَشْر جَامِعِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:אוּטַּאר פְּרַדֵּשׁ, הוֹצָאָה לָאוֹר אוּנִיבֶרְסִיטָאִית, ...
- Russian:Уттар-Прадеш, университетское издательство, ...
- Ukrainian:Уттар-Прадеш, університетське видавництво, ...
- Hindi:उत्तर प्रदेश, विश्वविद्यालय प्रेस, ...
Definition of up - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
1.
movementin a direction away from the ground
- The balloon floated up into the sky.
2.
elevationto a higher level or position
- She climbed up the ladder.
3.
increaseincreasing in quantity or intensity
- The prices went up last week.
4.
directionto the north or a more northerly place
- We drove up to Scotland for the holiday.
5.
- He used up all the paint.
6.
attentioninto consideration or attention
- Bring the matter up at the meeting..
7.
bartendingTECH. US without additional ice in bartendingTECH. US
- He ordered his whiskey up.
8.
academiaDated UK to university, especially Cambridge or OxfordDated UK
- She went up to Oxford last year.
Preposition
1.
vertical movementtoward a higher place or position
- She climbed up the ladder.
2.
directionsUK moving farther along a street or roadUK
- They walked up the street.
3.
map orientationtoward the center or main point of reference
- We walked up the street to the park.
4.
north directiontoward the north
- They drove up to Canada.
5.
geographyRare UK from the mouth towards the source of a riverRare UK
- They paddled up the river to the lake.
Adjective
1.
orientationfacing upwards or in a higher position
- The book is up on the shelf.
2.
wakefulnessawake and out of bed
- She is up and ready for school.
3.
- I'm up for a game of chess.
4.
- He's feeling up today.
5.
availabilityavailable to view or use
- The new schedule is up on the website.
6.
- The server is up and running.
Noun
1.
directionthe direction opposed to gravity's pull
- The balloon floated towards the up.
2.
- Life has its ups and downs.
3.
physicsTECH. up quark in particle physicsTECH.
- The up is a fundamental particle in physics.
Verb
1.
measurementtr./intr. increase in amount or intensitytr./intr.
- They decided to up the production after seeing the demand..
2.
- He upped and left without a word.
3.
technologytr. TECH. upload data to a computer systemtr. TECH.
- She upped the files to the server.
4.
lifttr. physically raise or lift somethingtr.
- He upped the flag to the top.
5.
careertr. promote someone to a higher positiontr.
- She was upped to manager last week.
Expressions with up
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rise from bed after sleeping
I get up at 7 AM every day.
lift something using hands
She bent down to pick up the toy..
rise from a sitting or lying position
He stood up to greet her.
stop sleeping and become conscious
I usually wake up at 7 AM.
move backwards, especially to allow more space
The truck had to back up to fit in the parking space..
separate into smaller parts or pieces
The ice will break up in spring.
fasten a seat belt in a vehicle
Before driving, always buckle up for your safety..
construct something gradually and systematically
They plan to build up the new park area.
fasten with a button or buttons
She buttoned up her coat before going outside.
reach someone who is ahead
I had to run to catch up with her on the trail..
wash or make oneself tidy after being dirty
After painting the house, he went to clean himself up.
make an area or space tidy by removing dirt or mess
She decided to clean up the kitchen after dinner..
move towards or approach something or someone
She saw him come up the path.
put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive
She loves to dress up in her princess costume.
consume food completely
He was so hungry that he ate up everything on his plate..
make something full by adding a substance
She filled up the tank with gasoline..
stop or quit an activity or habit
She decided to give up smoking for her health.
move upwards or ascend
The balloon will go up into the sky.
mature and become an adult
Children grow up so fast these days.
end a phone call
She decided to hang up after waiting too long..
keep your head raised and not look down
She held her head up during the performance.
move or act quickly
I need to hurry up to catch the bus..
move to a higher position by jumping
She can jump up to reach the shelf.
maintain the same speed or level
He struggled to keep up with the fast runners.
Origin of up
Old English, up (upward)
Examples of up in a sentence
Smoke rose up from the chimney. The balloon floated up into the sky. He moved up to the next level in the game. The temperature is expected to go up tomorrow. His stress levels have gone up recently. They traveled up to Alaska for the summer.
We moved up to the northern part of the city. Please drink up before we leave. The volunteers cleaned up after the festival. She brought up an interesting point during the discussion. The issue was brought up in the last meeting. She preferred her martini served up. The cocktail was requested up by the customer. He plans to go up to Cambridge next term. Many students go up to university in the autumn. He looked up at the stars. The shop is just up the road. We drove up Main Street to the park. The cat climbed up the tree to escape. She looked up the road for any sign of him. They traveled up to Alaska. The geese flew up to the Arctic. The salmon swam up the stream to spawn. They hiked up the riverbank to find a better view. The painting is up on the wall. The flag is up on the pole. He's up early for his morning jog. The kids are up and playing in the yard. Are you up for a movie tonight? He's up for trying the new restaurant. She was up after hearing the good news. The team was up after their victory. The report is up for everyone to read. The menu is up on the board for customers. The website is up after the maintenance. All systems are up following the update. The bird soared into the up. He pointed to the up, indicating where the kite had gone. The stock market has its ups and downs. His career has seen more ups than downs. Scientists study the up to understand matter. The up plays a crucial role in particle interactions. They need to up their game to stay competitive. The company plans to up its marketing efforts next quarter. She upped the stakes in the negotiation. They upped and moved to a new city. He upped the latest software update to the cloud. They upped the photos to the online gallery. She upped the suitcase onto the shelf. They upped the child onto their shoulders. He was upped to director after the merger. They upped her to team leader for the new project.
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- French:vers le haut, le long de, ...
- German:nach oben, die Straße hinauf, ...
- Italian:in alto, in salita, ...
- Spanish:hacia arriba, para arriba, ...
- Portuguese:para cima, pela, ...
- Chinese:向上, 上去（口语常用）, ...
- Japanese:上昇して, 通りを上る, ...
- Arabic:إِلَى أَعْلَى, صعودا, ...
- Hebrew:לְמַעְלָה, בְּמַעֲלֶה, ...
- Russian:вверх, по, ...
- Ukrainian:вгору, вгору по, ...
- Hindi:ऊपर, सड़क के ऊपर, ...
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