move up

move up(

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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g. Everybody please stand up.).

intransitive verb phrase

1. (to go up to a higher level)

a. subir

The truck moved up the incline very slowly.El camión subió por la cuesta muy lentamente.

2. (to increase)

a. subir

Annual inflation moved up to 18%.La tasa de inflación anual subió a 18%.

3. (education)

a. pasar de curso

If you don't pass all your exams, you won't move up to the next grade.Si no apruebas todos los exámenes, no pasarás de curso al siguiente grado.

4. (sports)

a. ascender

The team won the regional division and moved up into the National League.El equipo ganó la división regional y ascendió a la Liga Nacional.

5. (to move to one side)

a. correrse

If we all move up, Nick can get in the back with us.Si todos nos corremos, Nick se puede sentar atrás con nosotros.

b. hacer lugar

Can you move up, please? Peter can't get in.Hagan lugar, por favor. Peter no puede entrar.

A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).

transitive verb phrase

6. (to place at a higher level)

a. subir

Can you move that shelf up about three inches?¿Puedes subir ese estante unas tres pulgadas?

7. (education)

a. poner en la clase inmediatamente superior

Each student is assessed regularly and may be moved up in some circumstances.Cada niño se evalúa regularmente y se lo puede poner en la clase inmediatamente superior en ciertas circunstancias.

b. pasar de curso

They moved James up even though he failed Religion.A James lo pasaron de curso aunque suspendió Religión.

move up

An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).

intransitive verb

1. (make room)

a. echarse a un lado, correrse

2. (be promoted)

a. ascender

move up

transitive verb

1 [+object, person] subir