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go up

verb

Meaning

  • To move upwards

  • To be built or erected

    "There are new offices going up in town."

  • To rise or increase in price, cost, or value.

    "Bananas have gone up because of a shortage."

  • To be consumed by fire.

    "The building went up in smoke.   Once the fire got out of the basement, the building went up in minutes."

  • To forget lines or blocks during public performance.

    "The producer hopes nobody goes up opening night."

  • To attend university.

Synonyms

burn up,
foul up,
ascend,
rise,
increase,
rise