land upon
B2 formal inseparable transitive
In simple words
To arrive at, settle on, or find something — a more formal way to say 'land on'.
Literal meaning: To descend and come to rest upon a surface — transparent.
Meanings
1 B1 neutral
To physically descend and rest upon a surface.
"A large crow landed upon the fence post and watched us with sharp eyes."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2
idiomatic
formal
To arrive at or settle on an idea, decision, or solution.
"After much deliberation, the committee landed upon a compromise that satisfied all parties."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
More common in written or literary English than in speech. Functionally equivalent to 'land on' but carries a slightly more elevated or old-fashioned tone. Also used literally for birds or aircraft alighting on a surface.
Commonly used with
solution idea answer surface topic plan
Forms
Base
land upon
I/you/we/they
3rd person
lands upon
he/she/it
Past simple
landed upon
yesterday
Past participle
landed upon
have + pp
-ing form
landing upon
continuous
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