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Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see up, to.

   • She went up to the third floor.
   • Go up to the counter and ask.
   • But the little old woman walked up to Dorothy, made a low bow and said, in a sweet voice, “You are welcome, most noble Sorceress, to the land of the Munchkins.[…]”
2. 2

   Capable, ready or equipped, having sufficient material preconditions for, possibly…

   Capable, ready or equipped, having sufficient material preconditions for, possibly willpower (at a particular moment).

   • to feel up to it
   • Are you up to lifting something that heavy?
   • Are you up to the challenge?
3. 3

   As much as

   As much as; no more than (also with of).

   • You can make up to five copies.
   • Violators may face a fine of up to $300.
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   1. 4

      Until.

      • Up to that point, I liked her.
      • I've read up to chapter 5.
   2. 5

      Within the responsibility of, to be attributed to the sphere of influence of, having…

      Within the responsibility of, to be attributed to the sphere of influence of, having someone or something as authoritative in.

      • It’s up to you whether to get the blue one or the red one.
      • It's up to the prosecution to prove that the defendant is guilty.
   3. 6

      Doing, involved in.

      • to be up to
      • to get up to
      • What are you up to today?
   4. 7

      Considering all members of an equivalence class the same.

      • There’s only one rooted tree with two leaves, up to ordering.
   5. 8

      Familiar with the meaning of

      Familiar with the meaning of; able to understand.

   6. 9

      Taught by

      Taught by; in the class of.

      • I was up to Mr. Wayte, and, although he was a fairly easy and by no means strict master, […]
      • I was up to Mr. Luxmoore, who was to be a lifelong friend. The last days of my last half were like a dream. I was hardly conscious of the reality of things, and I did not yet fully realise that my Eton life was coming to an end […]

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