Meaning of up in English
1. towards or in a higher place or position
Smoke goes up into the air.
2. into an upright or erect position
The man sat up when the doctor came.
3. above the horizon; visible in the sky
The sun is coming up.
4. near or towards a person or thing
The old man walked up to me and asked the way to the station.
5. at or to a greater or higher level
Prices are going up.
6. so as to be completely finished
The pond is dried up.
7. finished
Time is up.
8. to, in or at the capital or a large city
He came up to London from Cotswold.
Don't stay up late.