Remain up Meaning in English
expression
ɹiˈmeɪn/, /ɹɪˈmeɪn/ /ˈəp
ri-MAYN UP, ri-MAYN UP
ɹɪmˈeɪn/ /ˈʌp
rim-AYN UP
Definition
To stay awake, especially later than usual or when it is expected to sleep.
Usage & Nuances
Somewhat formal; often used when talking about staying awake past bedtime. Common with 'late', as in 'remain up late.' Less informal than 'stay up'. Not typically used for machines or objects.
Spanish: quedarse despierto - mantenerse despiertoPortuguese (BR): ficar acordado - permanecer acordadoPortuguese (PT): ficar acordado - permanecer acordadoChinese (Simplified): 熬夜 - 保持清醒Chinese (Traditional): 熬夜 - 保持清醒Hindi: जागते रहनाArabic: البقاء مستيقظًاBengali: জেগে থাকা - রাত জাগাRussian: не ложиться спать - бодрствоватьJapanese: 起きている - 寝ずにいるVietnamese: thức - không đi ngủKorean: 깨어 있다 - 잠을 안 자다Turkish: uyanık kalmakUrdu: جاگتے رہناIndonesian: tetap terjaga - tidak tidur
Example Sentences
He had to remain up to finish his homework.
basic
If you remain up all night, you will be tired tomorrow.
basic
She did not remain up past midnight.
basic
Most of the kids couldn't remain up during the long ceremony.
natural
Do you ever remain up just thinking about life?
natural
Sometimes I remain up for hours when I can't sleep.
natural