English · Phrasal verb Attested A1

get up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To move in an upward direction; to ascend or climb.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Di chuyển theo hướng lên trên

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Where it’s used: Used American English

The tired horse eventually got up and over the hurdle.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To rise from one's bed, usually upon waking up in order to begin one's day.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thức dậy từ giường để bắt đầu ngày

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To move from a sitting or lying position to a standing position; to stand up.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đứng dậy từ vị trí ngồi hoặc nằm

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “get up” mean?

To move in an upward direction; to ascend or climb.

Is “get up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.