Search up Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈsɝtʃ/ /ˈəp

SURCH-UP

UK

sˈɜːtʃ/ /ˈʌp

SURCH-UP

Definition

To look for information about something, usually on the internet. It is an informal and modern way to say 'search for' or 'look up' online.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in casual, spoken English. Synonymous with 'look up,' but 'search up' emphasizes doing it online. Common with young people and often refers to using a search engine. Not formal—avoid in academic or business writing.

• Spanish: buscar (en internet) - buscar información
• Portuguese (BR): pesquisar (na internet) - procurar (informação)
• Portuguese (PT): procurar (na internet) - pesquisar (informação)
• Chinese (Simplified): 上网查找 - 搜索
• Chinese (Traditional): 上網查找 - 搜尋
• Hindi: इंटरनेट पर खोज करना - जानकारी ढूँढना
• Arabic: البحث على الإنترنت - البحث عن معلومات
• Bengali: সার্চ করা - খুঁজে দেখা (অনলাইনে)
• Russian: загуглить - поискать (в интернете)
• Japanese: 検索する - ネットで調べる
• Vietnamese: tìm kiếm (trên mạng) - tra cứu (trên mạng)
• Korean: 검색하다 (인터넷에서) - 찾아보다 (온라인에서)
• Turkish: internette aratmak - araştırmak (internette)
• Urdu: انٹرنیٹ پر تلاش کرنا - گوگل کرنا
• Indonesian: cari (di internet) - mencari (online)

Example Sentences

I will search up the answer online.

basic

Can you search up that restaurant's menu?

basic

He always searches up the latest news before school.

basic

Let me just search up their address real quick.

natural

If you don't know, just search it up on your phone.

natural

People usually search up movie reviews before buying tickets.

natural