Phrasal Verbs Using 'Up' - Others

to look after a child until they reach maturity

to study thoroughly, especially in preparation for an exam

to unintentionally become part of a situation

to be involved in an activity, often something surprising or unpleasant

to lead a group, team, or organization

to become involved in a situation, especially one that is problematic or unpleasant

to make something bright by means of color or light

to make a space or environment become brighter and less gloomy, by adding more light sources or using lighter colors and materials

to be logically consistent

(of information) to align or correspond, indicating accuracy or reliability

to make something seem more important or noticeable by highlighting it

to meet or exceed the established requirements or expectations in terms of quality, performance, or achievement

to block a passage, system, or space, causing a slowdown or complete stop

to get someone or something ready or prepared for a specific task, event, or challenge

to repair something quickly or temporarily

to extensively read on a specific topic to gain more knowledge or understanding

to move people or things physically, often in an aggressive and unexpected manner

to study or learn something quickly, especially in preparation for an exam or an important event

to notice something that is not immediately obvious

to memorize information with the intention of sharing it later