Phrasal Verbs Using 'Up' - Facing, Allowing, or Restricting
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to bear up
[Verb]
to face challenges with a positive attitude
Ex: It's crucial to bear up positively in the pursuit of personal goals.
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to ease up on
[Verb]
to soften one's approach by becoming more understanding
Ex: The teacher decided to ease up on the students during the challenging exam week.
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to face up to
[Verb]
to confront and deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation directly and courageously
Ex: It's time for us to face up to the fact that changes are necessary for the company's survival.
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to free up
[Verb]
to make something available by removing restrictions or allowing it to be used for a different purpose
Ex: The government decided to free up more funds for social programs by cutting unnecessary expenses.
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to open up
[Verb]
to make something available, possible, or reachable, often by creating new opportunities or access points
Ex: Investments in technology are opening up options for remote work and flexible schedules.
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to tighten up
[Verb]
to make something much more strict or limited
Ex: The government is working to tighten up regulations on environmental standards.
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to pass up
[Verb]
to refuse to accept an opportunity or offer
Ex: I can't believe he passed up the chance to work in Paris.
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to put up with
[Verb]
to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining
Ex: Parents often put up with the messiness of young children for the joy they bring.
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to run up against
[Verb]
to encounter a problem or a difficult situation
Ex: Our project ran up against an unexpected obstacle that delayed our progress.
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to stand up to
[Verb]
to courageously confront and resist someone or something, refusing to be controlled
Ex: He stood up to the oppressive regime, speaking out against their injustices.
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