up
moving or being higher than before
to or in a higher place or position
toward the top or farther end of a road, hill, stairs, river, etc.
from a lower, nearer, or starting point toward a higher or farther point on or along something
becoming higher or more
to or at a higher amount, level, price, speed, degree, or number
awake or already out of bed
awake and not in bed; not lying down
with some verbs, meaning completely or until finished
used after some verbs to show that an action is finished, done completely, or affects all of something
ready to use, working, or put in position
available, visible, ready, or operating, especially after being put in place or started
to make something higher or larger
to increase or raise an amount, price, level, speed, or effort
- Base: up
- Plural: ups
come up with
1Think of an idea or plan
To think of and suggest an idea, plan, or solution.
- She came up with a great proposal.
- Can you come up with a better answer?
come up with
2produce an idea or solution
To find or create an idea, answer, plan, or needed thing.
- Can anyone come up with a better title?
- They came up with a plan to reduce costs.
- We still need to come up with the money for the deposit.
- I came up with an idea for my project.
- We need to come up with a topic for our presentation.
come up with
7think of an idea
To find or create an idea or answer.
- We need to come up with a better plan.
- She came up with a clever solution to the problem.
- Can you come up with three examples by tomorrow?
- He came up with a good idea.
- I can’t come up with an answer right now.
end up
8finally be or do
To finally do something or be somewhere, often by accident or after changes.
- We got lost and ended up at the wrong station.
- I planned to study medicine, but I ended up becoming a teacher.
- If you spend too much now, you’ll end up with no money left.
- We ended up eating at home.
- She ended up in London after university.
get up
1rise from bed or sitting/lying position
To stand after sitting or lying, especially in the morning after sleeping.
- I usually get up at 7 a.m. on weekdays.
- She got up from her chair to greet him.
get up
2rise from bed or seat
To get out of bed, or to stand up.
- What time do you get up on weekdays?
- He got up from the table and answered the door.
- I was so tired that I didn’t get up until noon.
- I get up early for work.
- She got up from the sofa.
give up
1to stop trying or quit doing something
To stop trying to do something because it is too hard or you cannot succeed.
- After several failed attempts, she decided to give up.
- Don't give up on your dreams.
give up
3quit or stop trying
To stop because something is too difficult, or to quit a habit or activity.
- Don’t give up—you’re almost finished.
- She gave up sugar for a month.
- He gave up on the puzzle after an hour.
- I won’t give up learning English.
- My father gave up smoking last year.
look up
5search for information
To try to find information by checking a dictionary, website, or other source.
- I didn’t know the word, so I looked it up.
- You can look up the train times online.
- She looked up his number in her contacts.
- I looked up the meaning in a dictionary.
- Can you look it up on your phone?
pick up
1Lift from a surface by hand
To take something into your hand from a table, floor, etc.
- Can you pick up that pen for me?
- She picked up the baby and smiled.
pick up
4collect from a place
To go somewhere and get someone or something.
- Can you pick me up from the station?
- I need to pick up my prescription after work.
- She picked the kids up from school.
- I will pick you up at eight.
- He picked up the package yesterday.
set up
1arrange or prepare something
To make something ready to use or start working.
- They set up the tent before dark.
- They set up the chairs before the meeting started.
- I need to set up my new phone before I can use it.
- We need to set up the new computer today.
set up
6arrange or prepare
To make something ready, such as a meeting, account, device, or business.
- We need to set up a meeting for next week.
- Can you help me set up my new phone?
- They set up a small company together.
- I set up an online account.
- She set it up before the guests arrived.
wake up
1Stop sleeping and become conscious
To stop sleeping and open your eyes.
- I usually wake up early on weekdays.
- Wake up! You're going to be late for school.
wake up
1stop sleeping
To stop being asleep, or to make another person stop sleeping.
- I usually wake up before my alarm goes off.
- Please wake me up at six tomorrow.
- The baby woke up during the night.
- I wake up at 7 every morning.
- Can you wake me up before breakfast?