Pronunciation: /bi ɑn ði ʌp/
verb to improve or become better
A1 I am on the up after getting a good night's sleep.
A2 She is on the up since starting her new job.
B1 His mood seems to be on the up lately.
B2 The company's profits have been on the up for the past few quarters.
C1 The economy appears to be on the up, with increasing consumer confidence.
C2 Despite some setbacks, the team's performance continues to be on the up overall.
adverb in an upward direction or trend
A1 The weather seems to be on the up, as the sun is shining.
A2 With his new job, his career prospects are on the up.
B1 After months of hard work, the company's profits are finally on the up.
B2 Despite setbacks, her confidence continues to be on the up.
C1 The economy appears to be on the up, with increasing consumer spending.
C2 With the new government policies, the country's infrastructure is on the up.
formal The economic indicators suggest that the market will be on the up in the coming months.
informal Looks like things are finally starting to be on the up for our company.
slang Hey, it seems like your luck might be on the up, so don't give up just yet!
figurative After facing many challenges, she finally felt her spirits be on the up.
was on the up
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on the up
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being on the up
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