Grow up Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɹoʊ/ /ˈəp
GROH-ŭp
ɡɹˈəʊ/ /ˈʌp
groh-UHP
Definition
To change from being a child to being an adult. It can also mean to become more mature in your thinking or behavior.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and common in both spoken and written English. Often used to talk about childhood memories or to give advice on maturity. Sometimes used as 'It's time to grow up' to tell someone to act more maturely.
Spanish: crecer - hacerse mayorPortuguese (BR): crescer - tornar-se adultoPortuguese (PT): crescer - tornar-se adultoChinese (Simplified): 长大 - 成长Chinese (Traditional): 長大 - 成長Hindi: बड़े होनाArabic: ينضج - يكبرBengali: বড় হওয়া - প্রাপ্তবয়স্ক হওয়াRussian: вырасти - повзрослетьJapanese: 大人になる - 成長するVietnamese: lớn lên - trưởng thànhKorean: 자라다 - 성장하다Turkish: büyümek - olgunlaşmakUrdu: بڑا ہونا - بالغ ہوناIndonesian: tumbuh dewasa - menjadi dewasa
Example Sentences
Children grow up quickly these days.
basic
Where did you grow up?
basic
She wants her son to grow up healthy.
basic
I never thought I’d grow up to be a teacher.
natural
It’s time to grow up and take responsibility.
natural
We all have to grow up at some point, you know.
natural