Meaning of the word "come up to" in English
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come up to
US /kʌm ʌp tə/
UK /kʌm ʌp tə/
Phrasal Verb
1.
to approach someone or something
Example:
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A stranger came up to me and asked for directions.
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The dog came up to the fence and barked.
2.
to be equal to or as good as something else
Example:
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His performance didn't quite come up to expectations.
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This new model doesn't come up to the standard of the previous one.
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