Definition

Adjective: - Being informed or knowledgeable about something: The phrase "up on" describes a state of being current, aware, or well-informed about a particular subject, standard, or the latest developments.

Usage

"Up on" is used as a predicate adjective, typically following a linking verb like "be," "keep," or "stay." It indicates that the subject possesses recent or thorough knowledge.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "to keep someone up on": To ensure someone remains informed.
  • The manager has weekly meetings to keep the team up on project changes.

Variants and Related Words

• Up-to-date (adj): Modern, current, containing the latest information. While similar, "up-to-date" can describe things (e.g., an up-to-date report) or people, whereas "up on" primarily describes a person's state of knowledge.
• Abreast (adj/adv): Informed about the most recent developments. Often used in the phrase "keep abreast of."
• Au fait (adj): Being conversant or familiar with something. A French loan phrase used similarly in English.

Synonyms

• Informed
• Knowledgeable
• Conversant
• Current

Related Phrases

• "Keep up on": A phrasal verb meaning to continue to stay informed about something.
  • You need to keep up on your reading for the course.
• "Get up on": To become informed or learn about something.
  • I need to get up on the details before the meeting.

Adjective

1. being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
   • kept abreast of the latest developments
   • constant revision keeps the book au courant
   • always au fait on the latest events
   • up on the news