Meaning of the word upstream in English
What does upstream mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
upstream
US /ˌʌpˈstriːm/
UK /ˌʌpˈstriːm/
Adverb
1.
in the direction against the current of a river or stream
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Salmon swim upstream to spawn.
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We had to paddle hard to go upstream.
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2.
at an earlier stage in a process or series
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Any changes made upstream will affect subsequent steps.
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We need to address the problem upstream, not just the symptoms.
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Adjective
1.
located or moving in the direction against the current of a river or stream
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The upstream journey was difficult due to the strong current.
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They built a dam on the upstream side of the river.
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2.
occurring or located at an earlier stage in a process or system
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The upstream suppliers provide raw materials for production.
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We need to optimize the entire upstream process.
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