Sum up Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈsəm/ /ˈəp

SUM-up

UK

sˈʌm/ /ˈʌp

SUM-up

Definition

To give a brief and clear statement of the main points or ideas; to summarize something.

Usage & Nuances

Often used to ask for a summary at the end of a discussion, meeting, or presentation. Commonly followed by a brief overview ('Let me sum up'). Can be used for both spoken and written situations. Less formal than 'summarize'.

• Spanish: resumir
• Portuguese (BR): resumir
• Portuguese (PT): resumir
• Chinese (Simplified): 总结
• Chinese (Traditional): 總結
• Hindi: सारांश देना
• Arabic: يُلخِّص
• Bengali: সারসংক্ষেপ করা - সংক্ষিপ্তভাবে বলা
• Russian: подытожить - суммировать
• Japanese: まとめる
• Vietnamese: tóm tắt
• Korean: 요약하다
• Turkish: özetlemek
• Urdu: خلاصہ پیش کرنا - مختصر بیان کرنا
• Indonesian: merangkum

Example Sentences

Can you sum up the story in one sentence?

basic

I will sum up the main points of today's lesson.

basic

To sum up, everyone enjoyed the trip.

basic

Let me sum up what we decided so far.

natural

Could you sum up your argument in a few words?

natural

She can always sum up complex ideas quickly.

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