Phrasal Verbs Using 'Up' - Moving or Positioning

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Phrasal Verbs Using 'Up'

to move toward someone, usually in order to talk to them

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to move slowly and gradually toward someone or something without being noticed

Ex: As the hikers remained silent , they witnessed a deer silently creeping up on them in the dense forest , showcasing the beauty of wildlife encounters .

to position one's body like a ball with one's arms and legs placed close to one's body while sitting

Ex: Feeling unwell , he decided to curl up in bed and rest for a while .

to bend something to make it smaller or more compact

Ex: After the picnic , it 's time to fold up the picnic table and chairs .

to get on our feet and stand up

Ex: He decided to get up and walk around after sitting for hours .

to hide and stay in a place to avoid being noticed or disturbed

Ex: During the protest , some demonstrators chose to hole up in nearby buildings to avoid clashes with law enforcement .

to place something somewhere noticeable

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to fold something into a tube-like shape

Ex: The seamstress deftly rolled up the fabric , getting it ready for cutting and sewing .

to arrive at an event or appointment where one is expected

Ex: The team captain consistently shows up for practice , setting an example for others .

to change one's position from a lying position into an upright one

Ex: The baby learned to sit up on her own , a milestone in her development .

to neatly arrange objects, usually in a vertical arrangement, forming piles

Ex: The warehouse manager instructed the team to stack up the boxes according to their size for efficient storage .

to collectively move closer together, typically by adjusting one's position, to create more space

Ex: At the picnic , the family had to squash up on the blanket to fit everyone comfortably .

to rise to a standing position from a seated or lying position

Ex: They stood up quickly to give him a round of applause .

to correct one's posture or position to become more upright

Ex: He felt a sudden pain in his neck and realized he needed to straighten up his posture .

to prepare one's body for exercising or playing sports with gentle stretches and exercises

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