Read up on Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹɛd/, /ˈɹid/ /ˈəp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
RED-UP-AWN or REED-UP-AWN
ɹiːd/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈɒn
REED-UP-ON
Definition
To get information or learn about something by reading, usually to prepare or understand a topic better.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used in academic or self-study contexts. Common structure: 'read up on [topic]'. Implies focused research rather than casual reading. Not used for fiction or entertainment.
Spanish: investigar - informarse sobre - leer sobrePortuguese (BR): pesquisar sobre - informar-se sobre - estudar sobrePortuguese (PT): pesquisar sobre - informar-se sobre - estudar sobreChinese (Simplified): 查阅 - 查资料Chinese (Traditional): 查閱 - 查資料Hindi: अध्ययन करना - जानकारी इकट्ठा करनाArabic: يبحث عن معلومات عن - يقرأ عنBengali: জানাশোনা করা - খোঁজখবর নেওয়াRussian: изучить (по книгам) - прочитать оJapanese: 詳しく調べる - 予習するVietnamese: tìm hiểu kỹ về - đọc kỹ vềKorean: 공부하다 - 자세히 알아보다Turkish: hakkında araştırma yapmak - hakkında detaylı okumakUrdu: مطالعہ کرنا - تحقیق کرناIndonesian: mempelajari - membaca lebih lanjut tentang
Example Sentences
I need to read up on American history for my test.
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She wants to read up on healthy eating.
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Before buying a car, you should read up on different models.
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I read up on that city before my trip—there’s so much to do there!
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He’s reading up on how to start a business online.
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If you read up on it, you’ll feel a lot more confident during the interview.
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