{v.} 1. To increase in size or height; become taller or older; reach full height. * /Johnny is growing up; his shoes are too small for him./ * /I grew up on a farm./ * /The city has grown up since I was young./ 2. To become adult in mind or judgment; become old enough to think or decide in important matters. * /Tom wants to he a coach when he grows up./ * /Grow up, you're not a baby any more!/
GROW UP
Meaning of GROW UP in English
Slang English vocab. Английский сленговый словарь. 2012