Meaning of read up | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To learn (about something) by reading.
   transitive
2. [with on or about]
   intransitive
3. To read previous or higher-up messages in a chat; to backread.
   Internet

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Examples

“"Pestilential nonsense!" "Have you read it up at all, Father?" asked Enid. "Read it up! I, with all my interests and no time for one-half of them! Enid, you are too absurd." "Sorry, Father."”

“28 November 2009, Indian Express - Nayagan was actor R Madhavan's introduction to Kamal Hassan After watching the film, I read up about it in the newspapers. When I came to know that Hassan was a 30-year-old actor then, I was completely awe-struck”

“I just got here, what are you talking about? — It's about the new movie announcement. Read up for the context.”

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