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Definition high up in British English

high up adjective, adverb

adjective, adverb
1

in a high position above the ground

Example

The phone is too high up on the wall for the kids to reach.

Example

Higher up we began to suffer from lack of oxygen.

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2

of high rank or status

Example

Her husband was quite high up in the navy.

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Definition high up in British English