train up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To train or educate.
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.