Up to speed Meaning in English
expression
ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈspid
UHP-tuh-SPEED
ˈʌp/ /tˈuː/ /spˈiːd
UP-too-SPEED
Definition
To have all the necessary information or knowledge about something, especially after starting something new or after a change.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in conversational or workplace contexts. Often appears as 'bring someone up to speed' (to inform them), or 'get up to speed' (to learn or adapt quickly). Not literal speed—refers to knowledge or progress. Avoid using in very formal writing.
Spanish: al tanto - al día - actualizadoPortuguese (BR): atualizado - por dentro - a parPortuguese (PT): atualizado - por dentro - a parChinese (Simplified): 跟上进度 - 了解最新情况Chinese (Traditional): 跟上進度 - 瞭解最新情況Hindi: अवगत - जानकारी मेंArabic: مطلع - على معرفة بكل التفاصيلBengali: আপডেট থাকা - সবকিছু জানা - নতুন তথ্য সম্পর্কে অবগত থাকাRussian: быть в курсе - быть осведомлённымJapanese: 最新情報を把握している - 状況についていっているVietnamese: cập nhật - nắm bắt thông tinKorean: 잘 파악하다 - 최신 정보를 알다Turkish: gelişmelerden haberdar olmak - güncel olmakUrdu: حالات سے باخبر ہونا - مکمل معلومات ہوناIndonesian: mengikuti perkembangan - sudah paham
Example Sentences
I need to get up to speed on the new project.
basic
Can you bring me up to speed on what happened yesterday?
basic
It took me a week to get up to speed at my new job.
basic
Don’t worry, I’ll get you up to speed before the meeting.
natural
It’s important that everyone is up to speed with the changes.
natural
Sorry I missed the call—can you get me up to speed?
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