up
1. up \'*p\ av [partly fr. ME up upward, fr. OE u-p; partly fr. ME uppe o]n
high, fr. OE; both akin to OHG u-f up, L sub under, Gk hypo under, hyper
over - more at OVER 1a1: in or into a higher position or level; specif :
away from the center of the earth {lift ~ your eyes} 1a2: from beneath the
ground or water to the surface 1a3: from below the horizon 1a4: UPSTREAM
1a5: in or into an upright position {sit ~}; specif : ou t of bed 1b:
upward from the ground or surface so as to detach {pull ~ a da isy} 1c: so
as to expose a particular surface 2: with greater intensity {speak ~} 3a:
in or into a better or more advanced state 3b: in or into a state of
greater intensity or excitement 3c: in a continual sequence {from third
grade ~} 4a1: into existence, evidence, prominence, or prevalence {the
money will turn ~} 4a2: into operation or practical form 4b: into
consideration or attention {bring ~ for discussion} 5: into possession or
custody 6a: ENTIRELY, COMPLETELY 6b: - used as a function word for
emphasis {clean ~ the house} 7a: in or into storage : BY {lay ~ supplies}
7b: in or into a state of closure or confinement {button ~} 8a: so as to
arrive or approach 8b: in a direction conventionally the opposite of down
: 8b1: to windward 8b2: NORTHWARD 8b3: to or at the top 8b4: to or at
the rear of a theatrical stage 8c: so as to be even with, overtake, find,
or arrive at 9: in or into parts 10: to a stop - usu. used with draw,
bring, fetch, or pull 11a: in advance {one ~ on his opponent} 11b: for
each side {the score is 15 ~}
2. up aj 1a: risen above the horizon {the sun is ~} 1b: STANDING 1c:
being out of bed 1d: relatively high {the river is ~} {was well ~ in his
class} 1e: RAISED, LIFTED {windows are ~} 1f: BUILT 1g: having the face
upward 1h: mounted on a horse {a new jockey ~} 1i: grown above a surface
{the corn is ~} 1j1: moving, inclining, or directed upward {the ~
escalator} 1j2: bound in a direction regarded as up 2a: marked by
agitation, excitement, or activity 2b: being above a former or normal
level (as of quantity or intensity) { attendance is ~} {the wind is ~} 2c:
exerting enough power (as for operation) {sail when steam is ~ } 2d: READY;
specif : highly prepared 2e: going on : taking place {find out what is ~}
3: COMPLETED, OVER {your time is ~} 4a: risen from a lower position {men ~
from the ranks} 4b: being at the same level or point {did not feel ~ to
par} 4c1: well informed : ABREAST {~ on the news} 4c2: being on schedule
{~ on his homework} 4d: being ahead of one's opponent 5a: presented for
or undergoing consideration {contract ~ for nego tiation}; specif : charged
before a court {~ for robbery} 5b: BET, WAGERED 1: capable of performing
or dealing with {feels up to her role} 2: engaged in {what is he up to}
3: being the responsibility of {it's up to me} - up to
3. up vb or upped or up; or upped or up.ping or ups or up or in vi 1 or
in vi 1 1: to act abruptly or surprisingly - usu. followed by and and anot
her verb 2a: to rise from a lying or sitting position 2b: to move upward
1: RAISE, : LIFT 2a: to advance to a higher level 2a1: INCREASE 2a2:
PROMOTE 2b: RAISE, : RAISE
4. up \(.)*p, '*p\ pp 1a: to, toward, or at a higher point of 1b: up into
or in the {went ~ attic} 2: in a direction regarded as being toward or
near the upper end or part o f : as 2a: toward or near a point closer to
the source or beginning of {sail R@ the river} 2b: toward, near, to, or in
the inner part or interior of {~ count ry} 3: in the direction opposite to
: AGAINST {~ the wind}
5. up \'*p\ n 1: one in a high or advantageous position 2: an upward slope
3: a period or state of prosperity or success
Webster's English Dictionary