UPON


Meaning of UPON in English

preposition [slightly formal] - onThere was nothing upon the table but a few old plates.Upon her head she wore a black velvet hat.You can never place enough emphasis upon the importance of safety.Upon your arrival (= As soon as you arrive), please report to the reception desk.(slightly formal) Upon can also be used to show that something is going to happen soon.Another couple of weeks and the holidays will be upon us.

Cambridge English vocab.      Кембриджский английский словарь.