HyperDic: up_to

English > 2 senses of the expression up to:
ADJECTIVEallup tobusy or occupied with
allup to, adequate to, capable, equal tohaving the requisite qualities for
English > up to: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningbusy or occupied with.
Examples
  • "what have you been up to?"
  • "up to no good"
Broaderbusyactively or fully engaged or occupied
English > up to: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningHaving the requisite qualities for.
Example "the work isn't up to the standard I require"
Synonymsadequate to, capable, equal to
Broaderadequate, equalHaving the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
Spanishacertado, adecuado, apropiado, apto, capaz, conveniente, idóneo, indicado
Catalanadequat, adient, apropiat, apte, capaç, convenient, encertat, escaient, idoni, indicat

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