Pronunciation: /pɔɪnt ʌp/
noun a particular detail, aspect, or element
A1 Can you please point up at the sky and tell me what you see?
A2 The teacher used a laser pointer to point up at the important information on the board.
B1 The arrow on the map is pointing up towards the north.
B2 The presentation slides had bullet points up for discussion.
C1 The artist's sculpture in the park points up to the sky, symbolizing hope and freedom.
C2 The architecture of the cathedral is designed to point up towards the heavens, creating a sense of awe and reverence.
verb to emphasize or highlight something
A1 She pointed up at the sky to show me the airplane flying overhead.
A2 The teacher pointed up at the board to indicate the correct answer.
B1 The tour guide pointed up at the top of the mountain where we would be hiking.
B2 The architect pointed up at the skyscraper he had designed with pride.
C1 The scientist pointed up at the stars, explaining their formation and significance.
C2 The conductor pointed up at the orchestra, signaling for them to begin playing the symphony.
formal The professor used a laser pointer to point up at the graph on the screen.
informal Can you point up at the sign so I can see what it says?
slang Yo, point up at that cool graffiti on the wall!
figurative His hard work and dedication really point up to his success in the company.
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