Meaning of the word "grow up" in English

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grow up

US /ɡroʊ ˈʌp/
UK /ɡroʊ ˈʌp/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to become an adult

Example:
My children are growing up so fast.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
2.

to stop behaving in a childish way

Example:
It's time to grow up and take responsibility.
He needs to grow up and stop complaining about everything.
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