transcription, транскрипция: [ ʌpwə(r)d ]
1.
An upward movement or look is directed towards a higher place or a higher level.
She started once again on the steep upward climb...
She gave him a quick, upward look, then lowered her eyes.
≠ downward
ADJ : ADJ n
2.
If you refer to an upward trend or an upward spiral, you mean that something is increasing in quantity or price.
...the Army’s concern that the upward trend in the numbers avoiding military service may continue...
≠ downward
ADJ : ADJ n