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Write up

/rait ʌp/

B1

Intermediate

1. To write a report or record about something, often in detail.

  • The investigator was asked to write up a report on the incident.
  • She wrote up her findings and submitted them to her professor.
  • After visiting the museum, I need to write up my notes before I forget them.

2. To write something in a more elaborate or formal manner than initially noted.

  • I have the raw data ready; now I need to write it up for the final presentation.
  • The notes from the meeting need to be written up for the records.
  • After drafting the initial idea, the author spent weeks writing it up as a full article.

3. To publish or describe someone or something in a review or article.

  • The restaurant was written up in the local food magazine, boosting its popularity.
  • His new book was written up in the paper and received great reviews.
  • The new cafe was favorably written up by several bloggers.

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