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Definition get up in American English

get up phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to get out of bed after sleeping

Example

He never gets up before nine.

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1.1

to wake someone and tell them to get out of bed

Example

Will you get me up at six tomorrow?

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2

to organize something by asking different people to take part in it or provide help

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3

to dress someone in a particular way

Example

She got herself up as Annie Oakley.

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4

if the wind gets up, it starts blowing strongly

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5

to have an erection

5.1

to have an erection

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6

to become enthusiastic about doing something that you expect to be an effort

Example

I'm not sure I can get it up for this party tonight.

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Definition get up in American English