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Definition come up to in American English

come up to phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to get nearer to a particular time or stage in a process

Example

As we come up to the end of the first half, the score remains Knicks 53, Miami 48.

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2

to be as good as you want, need, or expect something to be

Example

It's hard for others to come up to the very high standards she sets for herself.

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Definition come up to in American English