1 A2 neutral
(Computing) To move the view on a screen upward by one full page length, typically by pressing the Page Up key.
"Page up a few times to get back to the section where we defined the key terms."
inseparable
page up
A2 neutral inseparable intransitive
To move the view on a screen upward by one full page or screen length.
In plain English
Press a button on your keyboard to jump back up a whole page on your screen.
What does "page up" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To move up a page — fully transparent.
Actually means
Press a button on your keyboard to jump back up a whole page on your screen.
Usage tip
Computing term referring to the Page Up keyboard key. Used when reviewing documents or data. Less common in everyday use with the prevalence of touchscreens and scroll wheels.
Words that pair with "page up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
document spreadsheet list file screen top
How to conjugate "page up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
page up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
pages up
he/she/it
Past simple
paged up
yesterday
Past participle
paged up
have + pp
-ing form
paging up
continuous
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