code up
B2 informal separable transitive
In simple words
To write the code that makes a computer program or feature work.
Meanings
1 B2 informal
To write the computer code needed to implement a program, function, or feature.
"Can you code up a basic login system by the end of the day?"
Grammar: separable
2 B2 informal
To translate an idea, plan, or design into working code.
"She coded up the algorithm from the whiteboard sketch in under an hour."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Common in tech and developer communities. The 'up' particle adds a sense of completion — implying the code is finished and ready. Also used casually: 'Can you code up a quick prototype?' Widely used in British and American English equally.
Commonly used with
algorithm solution prototype feature function script
Forms
Base
code up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
codes up
he/she/it
Past simple
coded up
yesterday
Past participle
coded up
have + pp
-ing form
coding up
continuous
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