up to

/əp tu/
/əp tu/
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Definitions of up to
  1. adjective
    busy or occupied with
    “what have you been up to?”
    “up to no good”
    synonyms:
    busy
    actively or fully engaged or occupied
  2. adjective
    having the requisite qualities for
    “the work isn't up to the standard I require”
    synonyms: adequate to, capable, equal to
    adequate, equal
    having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
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/əp tu/
UK
/əp tu/
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