1 B2 neutral
to print multiple copies of something for distribution or use
"We'll print up some flyers for the school fair."
separable
print up
B2 neutral separable transitive
to print a quantity of copies, especially for practical use
In plain English
to make many printed copies of something
What does "print up" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 neutral
to have something prepared in printed form
"The hotel printed up new menus for the summer season."
separable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
Literally, to print something and build up a supply of copies.
Actually means
to make many printed copies of something
Usage tip
Used for leaflets, forms, posters, menus, and similar materials. Less common than 'print out' for single copies.
Words that pair with "print up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
leaflets posters forms menus flyers tickets
How to conjugate "print up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
print up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
prints up
he/she/it
Past simple
printed up
yesterday
Past participle
printed up
have + pp
-ing form
printing up
continuous
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