English · Phrasal verb Attested

train up

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To train or educate.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

“I am impressed, young Frank,” began the master criminal. “Breaking into my house in the dead of night. You are a boy after my own heart. You need to come and live here with me and your mother. I could be the father you never had. I could train you up. Teach you everything I know. You could become a

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).

Common questions

What does “train up” mean?

To train or educate.

Is “train up” formal or informal?

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

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