Meaning of the word "up and about" in English

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up and about

US /ʌp ənd əˈbaʊt/
UK /ʌp ənd əˈbaʊt/
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Idiom

out of bed and moving around, especially after an illness or injury

Example:
After a week in bed, she's finally up and about again.
The doctor said he should be up and about in a few days.