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Definition put up in British English

put up phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to build something such as a wall, fence, or house

Example

Grants were available to help with the cost of putting up new school buildings.

Example

John was in the garden putting a fence up.

Synonyms and related words
build erect put together
2

to fix a picture or notice onto an upright structure such as a wall

Example

She put up a notice about the school trip to Italy.

Example

I put a few posters up to make the room look less bare.

Synonyms and related words
fasten fix attach
2.1

to fix a shelf or cupboard onto a wall

Example

She put up some bookshelves in the study.

Synonyms and related words
fasten fix attach
3

to increase the value or price of something

Example

Several of the banks have decided to put up their interest rates.

Synonyms and related words
bargain beat down bottom out
4

to provide a large amount of money for something

Example

The family has put up £15,000 towards the cost of the child's medical treatment.

Synonyms and related words
disburse spend pay
5

to raise something, especially so that it is ready to use

Example

I was soaked before I could put my umbrella up.

Example

Put your hood up or you'll catch cold.

Synonyms and related words
swing bounce rock
6

to let someone stay in your house

Example

Could you put me up for the night when I come to London?

Synonyms and related words
accommodate serve cater
6.1

to stay for a short time in a place that is not your home

Example

We put up at a cheap hotel.

7

to suggest that someone should be elected to a particular position

Example

In all, 60 political parties put up candidates.

Synonyms and related words
ballot rigging by-election campaign
Example

It was Clare who first put up the idea of a concert to raise money for the school.

9

to make a particular effort in order to achieve or prevent something

Example

Residents have put up a great fight against plans to build a new road.

Example

The victim was able to put up little resistance.

Example

Menzies' counsel put up a spirited defence of his client.

Synonyms and related words
boil the ocean work strive
9.1

to show a particular level of skill or ability in doing something, especially in a competition

Example

Liverpool put up a marvellous performance throughout the game.

Synonyms and related words
play race meet
10

to raise your arm to show that you want to ask or answer a question, or so that someone can count you

Example

Put your hand up if you know the answer - don't shout out.

11

used for telling someone that they should either deal with something or stop talking about doing it

Synonyms and related words
be quiet keep your voice down shh
Definition put up in British English