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Towards a higher place or position
“She wouldn't, she declared, allow any man to come into the cabin to hoist her up again.”
Used as an intensifier, typically to indicate a completed action or state
“Back in the day, he had the routine down to a science and had been able to finish up in ten minutes or less.”
In a northerly direction
“This is me heading up to Alaska, seated in the emergency aisle, and my fellow emergency aisle passengers were not taking their responsibilities seriously.”
At an elevated position
In a due order or sequence
Into separate parts or pieces
Chilled (stirred or shaken over ice) and served in a cocktail glass, with no ice
Toward the top of
“The cat has gone up the tree and refuses to come back down.”
Situated above or at the top of
“An ancient castle lies up the hill.”
Further along (in any direction)
“Hike up the trail until you reach the lake.”
Next in order
“Who's up in line to capture the coveted title of Miss University of the Virgin Islands?”
Raised or elevated in level, quantity, volume or degree
“Interest rates are up because of high inflation.”
Finished or having been brought to an end
“Your time is up, and since you were not able to put forth a question within your allotted time, you forfeit all the remaining questions.”
Knowledgeable as a result of previous exposure to a given subject
“We're supposed to keep up with the latest must-try gadgets and must-join social networks.”
Having risen from sleep and out of one's bed
“I was up at sunrise, drank a coffee, took the dog for a walk, had breakfast, and then I headed off to town.”
Having a happy, optimistic or cheerful mood or disposition
“It's fair to assume both sides are feeling up and about in regards to their chances this week.”
In a winning position during a contest
“Basilashvili sends a forehand wide and Nadal is up by two sets after 52 minutes.”
Experiencing or feeling happiness or joy
Eager, prepared or willing to do or have something
In a state of preparation or waiting
Showing wild, almost deranged, excitement and energy
Moving, pointing, or leading to a higher place, point, or level
Involving modern or contemporary methods or concepts
In preparation or progress
Away from the usual or expected course
To increase in amount, size, degree or value
“If the company decides to up its prices, it may well price itself out the market.”
To physically raise to a higher level
“When the custodian went to up the flag at the Courthouse this morning, he found that some miscreant had stolen the signal halliards.”
To elevate or extend in an upward direction or motion
“Then the road would up through a pass which was full of rather scrappy horticulture.”
To describe or express in too exaggerated terms
To enhance the value of something, or to make more efficient
To hand over or expend as payment
An instance or period of increasing or expanding in amount, value or size
Great happiness and exhilaration
A person, or company, who is a potential client for a sale, but who has not been previously vetted
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