read up
B1 informal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To read a lot about something so you know more about it.
Meanings
1 B1
idiomatic
informal
To study a topic by reading about it, especially to prepare for something.
"Before the interview, I read up on the company's history and recent projects."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B1
idiomatic
informal
To learn about a subject informally through reading for one's own interest.
"She spent the weekend reading up on astronomy after watching a documentary about black holes."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Usually followed by 'on': 'read up on something'. Implies focused, purposeful reading to gain knowledge about a specific topic, often before a meeting, interview, trip, or exam.
Commonly used with
subject topic history destination condition company
Forms
Base
read up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
reads up
he/she/it
Past simple
read up
yesterday
Past participle
read up
have + pp
-ing form
reading up
continuous
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