Beam up Meaning in English
expression
ˈbim/ /ˈəp
BEEM-uhp
bˈiːm/ /ˈʌp
BEEM-up
Definition
To transport someone or something instantly from one place to another using a beam of energy, especially in science fiction.
Usage & Nuances
Almost exclusively used in science fiction or when referencing sci-fi, especially "Star Trek". Commonly used jokingly to mean 'take away quickly'. Often appears as 'beam me up'. Not a standard or formal expression.
Spanish: teletransportar - subir (de forma de ciencia ficción)Portuguese (BR): teletransportar - ser transportado (em ficção científica)Portuguese (PT): teletransportar - ser transportado (em ficção científica)Chinese (Simplified): 传送上来 - 传送（科幻用语）Chinese (Traditional): 傳送上來 - 傳送（科幻用語）Hindi: टेलीपोर्ट करना (काल्पनिक-साइंस फिक्शन)Arabic: نقل آنياً (خيال علمي)Bengali: টেলিপোর্ট করা (বিজ্ঞান কল্পকাহিনি)Russian: телепортировать (научная фантастика)Japanese: ビームアップする - 転送する（SF用語）Vietnamese: dịch chuyển lên (khoa học viễn tưởng)Korean: 빔으로 이동하다 (SF 용어)Turkish: ışınla göndermek (bilim kurgu terimi)Urdu: ٹیلی پورٹ کرنا (سائنس فکشن)Indonesian: teleportasi (istilah fiksi ilmiah)
Example Sentences
The spaceship will beam up the crew from the planet.
basic
Scotty, beam up one passenger.
basic
They will beam up all the equipment tonight.
basic
If things get any crazier here, I wish someone would just beam me up.
natural
In movies, aliens often beam up people without warning.
natural
Can you just beam up my luggage instead of carrying it?
natural