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Meaning of get up

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

get up

Pronunciation:

verb

Definitions

  1. To move in an upward direction; to ascend or climb.

    Example: I'm having difficulty getting up the stairs.

  2. To rise from one's bed (often implying to wake up).

    Example: I didn't get up until midday.

  3. To move from a sitting or lying position to a standing position; to stand up.

    Example: Get up off the couch and clean this mess!

  4. To materialise; to grow stronger.

    Example: As dusk fell a storm got up.