up
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UK /ʌp/
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towards a higher place or position
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He looked up at the sky.
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The balloon floated up into the clouds.
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in an erect or vertical position
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Stand up straight.
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The sign was knocked down, but we put it back up.
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to a more important or advanced position
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She moved up in the company.
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He worked his way up from an entry-level job.
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an upward movement or position
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The market saw an up in sales.
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There was a sudden up in temperature.
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