1 C1 neutral
To gather cattle together for moving, sorting, or counting.
"The cowboys started at first light to cattle up before the long drive to market."
inseparable
cattle up
C1 neutral inseparable intransitive
(North American, ranching) To gather or herd cattle together, typically for moving or sorting.
In plain English
To bring all the cows together in one place.
What does "cattle up" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To bring cattle up — gathering them into a consolidated group.
Actually means
To bring all the cows together in one place.
Usage tip
Regional North American (particularly Western US) ranching terminology. Very specialised; not widely used outside agricultural contexts. 'Round up' is far more common and understood.
Words that pair with "cattle up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
herd ranch pasture drive roundup
How to conjugate "cattle up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
cattle up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
cattles up
he/she/it
Past simple
cattled up
yesterday
Past participle
cattled up
have + pp
-ing form
cattling up
continuous
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