Definition of the Phrase “Be Up”

“Be up” has several meanings depending on the context:

1. To Be Out of Bed:
   • To be awake and out of bed.
   • Example: “She’s up early every morning for her workout.”
2. To Be Increased or Higher:
   • To be at a higher level or amount than before.
   • Example: “The prices are up this month compared to last.”
3. To Be Ready or Available:
   • To be prepared or available for something.
   • Example: “Is the report up for review?”
4. To Be Engaged in an Activity:
   • To be involved in or participating in something.
   • Example: “He’s up for the challenge.”
5. To Be Gone or Missing:
   • To be no longer in the usual place or position.
   • Example: “The document is up from my desk.”

Prepositions

• Before “be up”: Often used with time expressions or the thing being measured.
  • Example: “She’s up at 6 a.m. every day.”
• After “be up”: Typically followed by the context or activity.
  • Example: “The stock prices are up.”

Collocations

• Be up and about
• Be up for something
• Be up to date
• Be up in the air
• Be up to

Example Sentences

1. She’s up early to get a head start on her work.
2. The temperature is up by 10 degrees today.
3. The new software update is up and running.
4. He’s up for the promotion at work.
5. The books are up on the top shelf.
6. She was up all night studying for the exam.
7. The price of gas is up again.
8. Is the new policy up for discussion?
9. He’s up to his usual tricks.
10. The contract is up for renewal next month.
11. The website is up and running smoothly.
12. The children are up and playing in the garden.
13. The company’s profits are up this quarter.
14. She’s up to her ears in work right now.
15. The movie schedule is up on the theater’s website.
16. I was up at dawn to catch the early flight.
17. The stock market is up after the recent news.
18. He’s up for trying out new recipes.
19. The notes are up on the bulletin board.
20. She was up at the crack of dawn for the marathon.
21. The team is up for the challenge of the competition.
22. The report is up to date with the latest information.
23. The appointment is up in the air at the moment.
24. He’s up for a promotion if it comes his way.
25. The package should be up by the door.
26. She’s up and about after her illness.
27. The score is up on the board for everyone to see.
28. The new app is up and available for download.
29. The weather is up and down this week.
30. She’s up for discussing the new project ideas.
31. The prices are up due to increased demand.
32. He’s up for meeting new people at the event.
33. The repairs are up and completed.
34. The news is up on the company’s website.
35. She was up late finishing the project.
36. The cake is up for grabs at the party.
37. The issue is up for debate among the team.
38. He’s up to date with the latest trends in technology.
39. The tickets are up for sale online.
40. She’s up for a workout session later today.
41. The data is up to date with the most recent figures.
42. The new policy is up for approval by the board.
43. The children were up early for their school trip.
44. The budget is up for review at the next meeting.
45. He’s up to his neck in administrative tasks.
46. The lights are up in the house for the party.
47. The system is up and functioning as expected.
48. She’s up to her usual creative projects.
49. The issue is up for resolution soon.
50. The store hours are up on the door.