Giving or Gathering
Phrasal Verbs Using 'Up' / Giving or Gathering
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to reluctantly provide or surrender something, often money or information
The debtor finally had to cough up the overdue payment after repeated reminders.
View Full Definitionto share or occupy the same space or accommodation with another person, often due to limited resources
During the camping trip, the shortage of tents forced the friends to double up in sleeping bags.
View Full Definitionto provide someone with something such as a service or an opportunity
He managed to fix up a discount for the group on their hotel accommodations.
View Full Definitionto collect various things or people that are spread out for a specific purpose
She gathered them up and put them in the box.
View Full Definitionto collect and store a large quantity of something, often valuable or useful items
During uncertain times, people tend to hoard up essential supplies like food and water.
View Full Definitionto link or connect someone or something to another device or system
We need to hook up the new TV to the cable box.
View Full Definitionto put things into containers or bags in order to transport or store them
She spent the evening packing up her belongings for the big move.
View Full Definitionto take and lift something or someone up
He picked the suitcase up and walked to the taxi stand.
View Full Definitionto gather people or things, often to organize or deal with them
The teacher had to round up all the students for the field trip.
View Full Definitionto set money or resources aside for future use
She saved up enough money to buy a new car after a year of careful budgeting.
View Full Definitionto offer something, typically food or drink, to someone
The chef served up a delicious three-course meal for the guests.
View Full Definitionto gather something in large amounts to keep for future use, sale, or for a particular occasion
Before the storm, people were stocking up on canned goods, water and batteries.
View Full Definition(of animals) to seek a sheltered area to avoid direct exposure to the sun
During the hot afternoon, the horses were observed shading up near the barn to escape the intense sunlight.
View Full Definitionto reluctantly provide something, often under pressure or obligation
The parents had to fork up the money for their children's school trip, even though it stretched their budget to the limit.
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