Meaning of the word "up to speed" in English

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up to speed

US /ʌp tə spiːd/
UK /ʌp tə spiːd/
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Idiom

1.

fully informed about something; having all the latest information

Example:
I need to get you up to speed on the new project.
It took me a while to get up to speed after my vacation.
2.

operating at the required or maximum rate

Example:
The new system should be fully up to speed by next month.
We need to get production up to speed to meet demand.
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