Go up Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈəp
GOH-u̇p
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈʌp
gOH-ŭp
Definition
To move or travel to a higher place or level, or to increase in amount, size, or value.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both physical (stairs, elevator) and abstract (prices, temperature) senses. Informal, often replaced with 'increase' or 'rise' in formal or written contexts. Collocates with 'price', 'stairs', 'numbers'. 'Go up to' can also mean 'approach (someone)'. Not used for gradual improvement ('improve').
Spanish: subir - aumentarPortuguese (BR): subir - aumentarPortuguese (PT): subir - aumentarChinese (Simplified): 上升 - 增加Chinese (Traditional): 上升 - 增加Hindi: ऊपर जाना - बढ़नाArabic: يصعد - يزدادBengali: উপরে ওঠা - বৃদ্ধি পাওয়াRussian: подниматься - повышатьсяJapanese: 上がるVietnamese: lên - tăngKorean: 올라가다 - 오르다 - 상승하다Turkish: yukarı çıkmak - artmakUrdu: اوپر جانا - بڑھناIndonesian: naik - naik ke atas - meningkat
Example Sentences
Please go up to the second floor.
basic
The prices always go up before the holidays.
basic
The balloon will go up into the sky.
basic
Have rent prices really gone up that much this year?
natural
She went up to him and asked for help.
natural
Turn left and go up the hill—you can't miss it.
natural