1 C1 informal
In object-oriented programming, to create a new instance of a class using the 'new' keyword.
"Just new up a DatabaseConnection object at the start of the method."
separable
new up
C1 informal separable transitive
Programming slang for creating a new instance of a class using the 'new' keyword.
In plain English
In coding, to create a new copy of an object from a class template.
What does "new up" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To use the keyword 'new' to bring something up into existence.
Actually means
In coding, to create a new copy of an object from a class template.
Usage tip
Informal developer jargon, most common in object-oriented programming communities (C#, Java, JavaScript). Not used outside software development. More casual than 'instantiate'.
Words that pair with "new up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
object instance class list array connection
How to conjugate "new up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
new up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
news up
he/she/it
Past simple
newed up
yesterday
Past participle
newed up
have + pp
-ing form
newing up
continuous
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