First up Meaning in English

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Definition

This expression means the first person or thing to do something, or the first topic to be discussed in a list or sequence.

Usage & Nuances

'First up' is informal and common in spoken English, especially when introducing a sequence. Used to call on someone (e.g., in a game, meeting), or start a list ('First up, we have...'). Not used in formal writing. Sometimes replaced by 'first of all' in more formal contexts.

• Spanish: primero - el primero en comenzar
• Portuguese (BR): primeiro - o primeiro a começar
• Portuguese (PT): primeiro - o primeiro a começar
• Chinese (Simplified): 首先 - 第一个
• Chinese (Traditional): 首先 - 第一個
• Hindi: सबसे पहले
• Arabic: أولاً - أول من يبدأ
• Bengali: প্রথমে - সবার আগে
• Russian: первым делом - первым
• Japanese: 最初に - まず
• Vietnamese: đầu tiên - trước hết
• Korean: 첫 번째로 - 먼저
• Turkish: ilk olarak - ilk sırada
• Urdu: سب سے پہلے
• Indonesian: pertama-tama - yang pertama

Example Sentences

First up, Sarah will give her presentation.

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Who wants to go first up in the game?

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First up, let's review last week's homework.

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First up, I'd like to thank everyone for coming today.

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Okay, first up, Mark, could you share your idea with the team?

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When the meeting starts, first up on the agenda is budget planning.

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