row up
C1 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To row a boat going upstream — against the current or towards something above you.
Literal meaning: To row in an upward or upstream direction — fully transparent.
Meanings
1 C1 neutral
To row a boat in an upstream direction or toward a specified point.
"They rowed up the river until they reached the old mill."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
A fairly transparent and literal phrasal verb. Relatively uncommon in modern usage; 'row upstream' or 'row towards' are more common paraphrases. The 'up' particle implies movement against a current or toward a higher point.
Commonly used with
river stream current lake canal
Forms
Base
row up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
rows up
he/she/it
Past simple
rowed up
yesterday
Past participle
rowed up
have + pp
-ing form
rowing up
continuous
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