Go up to Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
GOH UP TOO, TUH, TIH
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
guh-OH UP TOO
Definition
To approach someone or something, usually by walking, in order to speak, interact, or get closer.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in informal contexts. Typical structure: 'go up to someone'. Used for initiating contact or conversation. Don't confuse with 'go up' (increase or ascend without the 'to' and person/object).
Spanish: acercarse a - ir haciaPortuguese (BR): aproximar-se a - abordarPortuguese (PT): aproximar-se de - dirigir-se aChinese (Simplified): 走向 - 走到...跟前Chinese (Traditional): 走向 - 走到...跟前Hindi: के पास जाना - के पास पहुँच जानाArabic: يقترب من - يذهب إلىBengali: কাছে যাওয়া - সামনে যাওয়াRussian: подойти кJapanese: 〜に近づく - 〜に話しかけるVietnamese: đến gần - tiến lại gầnKorean: 다가가다Turkish: yanına gitmek - yaklaşmakUrdu: کے پاس جاناIndonesian: mendekati - menghampiri
Example Sentences
I saw her go up to the teacher after class.
basic
You can go up to the counter to ask for help.
basic
He was too shy to go up to her.
basic
Just go up to him and say hello!
natural
People sometimes feel nervous to go up to a stranger.
natural
Did you really go up to the celebrity and ask for a photo?
natural