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Definition write up in American English

write up phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to write a report, article, etc. using notes that you wrote earlier

Example

The police officers wrote up the accident at the station.

Example

Now the experiments are completed, he just has to write up his findings.

Synonyms and related words
write set down compose
2

to report officially that someone has done something wrong

Example

The traffic cop wrote him up for speeding.

Definition write up in American English