| ring up |
to record or add up on a cash register. |
| round up |
to bring together; collect. |
| runner-up |
the person or team that finishes in second place. |
| set up |
to ready for use or operation by assembling or arranging the parts. [2 definitions] |
| sew up |
(informal) to bring to a close. [2 definitions] |
| show up |
to appear at a place; present oneself. [2 definitions] |
| shut up |
to stop talking or make (someone) stop talking. |
| sign up |
to join or cause to join a particular group, class, or activity; register. |
| sit-up |
an exercise for the stomach muscles. To do a sit-up, a person lies flat on the back and sits up without bending the legs or using the arms. |
| stock up |
to keep or collect something for future use. |
| strike up |
to begin or cause to begin. |
| sum up |
to state or tell again in a short, clear way. |
| take up |
to fill or use (space or time), often in a way that is considered wasteful. |
| think up |
to use the mind to invent (a story, excuse, or the like). |
| throw up |
to bring up food and liquid from your stomach through your mouth; vomit. |
| thumbs-up |
an expression or gesture that shows that one approves, agrees, or is happy or satisfied with something. |
| turn up |
to increase the level of something, such as loudness, heat, or power. [2 definitions] |
| up for grabs |
(informal) able to be taken by anyone; not yet decided. |
| up in the air |
not decided, not settled, or not certain. |
| up one's sleeve |
held secretly or in reserve. |