train up
B2 formal separable transitive
In simple words
teach someone carefully so they are ready for life or a job
Literal meaning: to train someone upward toward maturity or competence
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
formal
to educate or guide a child so that they develop good habits and character
"They tried to train their children up to be independent and kind."
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
— Proverbs 22:6, King James Bible
Grammar: separable
2 B2 formal
to prepare someone with the skills needed for a job or role
"The company trains up local workers for technical positions."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Somewhat old-fashioned or formal in modern English, except in religious language such as 'train up a child'.
Commonly used with
child children staff workers apprentices recruits
Forms
Base
train up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
trains up
he/she/it
Past simple
trained up
yesterday
Past participle
trained up
have + pp
-ing form
training up
continuous
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