definition of
.... up

[1] #1 pick up v. take and lift upward. wn

[2] #2 make up v. form or compose; "This money is my only income"; "The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance"; "These constitute my entire belonging"; "The children made up the chorus"; "This sum represents my entire income for a year"; "These few men comprise h. wn

[3] #3 pick up v. take up by hand; "He picked up the book and started to read". wn

[4] #4 grow up v. become an adult. wn

[5] #5 take up v. pursue or resume; "take up a matter for consideration". wn