Others

to look after a child until they reach maturity

The grandparents played a significant role in bringing up their grandchildren.

to study thoroughly, especially in preparation for an exam

She's swotting up thoroughly on psychology for the research project.

to unintentionally become part of a situation

She found herself caught up in a difficult situation at work.

to be involved in an activity, often something surprising or unpleasant

We used to get up to all sorts of mischief as children.

to lead a group, team, or organization

She was chosen to head up the new marketing campaign.

to become involved in a situation, especially one that is problematic or unpleasant

He found himself mixed up in a conflict he had tried to avoid.

to make something bright by means of color or light

The Christmas tree lights twinkled brightly, lighting up the living room with a warm, festive glow.

to make a space or environment become brighter and less gloomy, by adding more light sources or using lighter colors and materials

Painting the walls a lighter color will lighten up the room and make it feel more spacious.

to be logically consistent

The financial figures in the report don't add up; there seems to be an error.

(of information) to align or correspond, indicating accuracy or reliability

The witness's account of the crime scene matches up with the police report.

to make something seem more important or noticeable by highlighting it

She decided to play up her strengths during the interview.

to meet or exceed the established requirements or expectations in terms of quality, performance, or achievement

The team's performance didn't measure up to the coach's standards last season.

to block a passage, system, or space, causing a slowdown or complete stop

The heavy rain caused leaves and debris to clog up the storm drains, leading to street flooding.

to get someone or something ready or prepared for a specific task, event, or challenge

He's gearing up to make a significant career change and pursue his passion.

to repair something quickly or temporarily

After the storm, we had to patch up the roof to prevent any leaks.

to extensively read on a specific topic to gain more knowledge or understanding

To better understand the economic theories discussed in class, I spent hours reading up on the subject in the library.

to physically stir something in order to mix or loosen its contents

She shook the salad up with a vibrant dressing for extra flavor.

to study or learn something quickly, especially in preparation for an exam or an important event

With the exam approaching, he decided to mug up on the key concepts the night before.

to notice something that is not immediately obvious

As a skilled detective, he could pick up on subtle behavioral cues that indicated when someone was lying.

to memorize information with the intention of sharing it later

She liked to store up interesting facts throughout the week to share with her friends on the weekend.