1 C1 informal
To divide something and give portions to several people (non-standard; variant of 'share out').
"Let's share up the remaining budget equally between the two departments."
separable
share up
C1 informal separable transitive
Not a widely established standard phrasal verb; occasionally used informally to mean dividing or distributing something.
In plain English
To split something up and give parts to different people.
What does "share up" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To share something in an upward or complete direction — the 'up' suggests completeness or thoroughness.
Actually means
To split something up and give parts to different people.
Usage tip
This combination is not recognized as a standard phrasal verb in major dictionaries. It may appear in informal or regional speech as a variant of 'share out' or 'divvy up'. Learners should use 'share out' instead for clarity.
Words that pair with "share up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
profits costs resources winnings expenses
How to conjugate "share up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
share up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
shares up
he/she/it
Past simple
shared up
yesterday
Past participle
shared up
have + pp
-ing form
sharing up
continuous
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