up ; on offer for something. The house is up for sale. ; being considered for something, especially as a candidate. Two candidates are up for election. ; (informal) ... Up preposition · Blow up · Get up · Break up

to or in a higher position somewhere. She climbed up the flight of steps. The village is further up the valley.

to increase the level of something, especially your demands or the risks in a situation; up your game (informal) to improve the level at which you can compete.

toward or in a higher position. He jumped up from his chair. The sun was already up (= had risen) when they set off. They live up in the mountains.

​(British English) becoming more and more successful. The club has been on the up and up since the beginning of the season. Topics Successc2.

1[only before noun] directed or moving upward an up stroke the up escalator · 2[not before noun] (informal) cheerful; happy or excited The mood here is really up ...

the mixture of good and bad things in life or in a particular situation or relationship. Every business has its ups and downs.

to increase the level of something, especially demands or sums of money His ex-wife has upped the ante in her alimony suit against him. See up in the Oxford ...

There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective up. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

to arrive at a university, especially Oxford or Cambridge, at the beginning of a term or in order to begin your studies.