GET UP


Meaning of GET UP in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ verb ]

Date: 14th century

intransitive verb

1.

a. : to arise from bed

b. : to rise to one's feet

c. : climb , ascend

2. : to go ahead or faster — used in the imperative as a command especially to driven animals

transitive verb

1. : to make preparations for : organize

got up a party for the newcomers

2. : to arrange as to external appearance : dress

3. : to acquire a knowledge of

4. : to create in oneself

cannot get up the courage to tell them

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.