First up
adverb
To be the first one to do something.
John was first up to give a presentation at the conference.
Often appears as...
- she was first up
- first up to present
adjective
To be first on a list or order.
In the batting order, he was first up.
Often appears as...
- first up in the list
- first up to bat
Usage tips
Sport
adverb
To be the first to get out of bed in the morning.
My cat is always first up in the morning.
Often appears as...
- first up in the morning
- first up to rise
adverb
To be the first one to do something.
John was first up to give a presentation at the conference.
Often appears as...
- she was first up
- first up to present
adjective
To be first on a list or order.
In the batting order, he was first up.
Often appears as...
- first up in the list
- first up to bat
Usage tips
Sport
adverb
To be the first to get out of bed in the morning.
My cat is always first up in the morning.
Often appears as...
- first up in the morning
- first up to rise
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Taking Initiative
It implies someone is eager and proactive in starting an action or process.
When volunteers were needed, Mia was first up to offer help.
Pro Tip 2/3No Hierarchy
Being first up doesn't necessarily mean being the best or most important.
In the queue for tickets, he was first up but not guaranteed a seat.
Pro Tip 3/3Quick Response
Often suggests a person reacted swiftly to an opportunity or challenge.
At the quiz, Sarah was first up to answer the bonus question.
Pro Tip 1/3Taking Initiative
It implies someone is eager and proactive in starting an action or process.
When volunteers were needed, Mia was first up to offer help.
Pro Tip 2/3No Hierarchy
Being first up doesn't necessarily mean being the best or most important.
In the queue for tickets, he was first up but not guaranteed a seat.
Pro Tip 3/3Quick Response
Often suggests a person reacted swiftly to an opportunity or challenge.
At the quiz, Sarah was first up to answer the bonus question.
Pro Tip 1/3Taking Initiative
It implies someone is eager and proactive in starting an action or process.
When volunteers were needed, Mia was first up to offer help.
Pro Tip 2/3No Hierarchy
Being first up doesn't necessarily mean being the best or most important.
In the queue for tickets, he was first up but not guaranteed a seat.
Pro Tip 3/3Quick Response
Often suggests a person reacted swiftly to an opportunity or challenge.
At the quiz, Sarah was first up to answer the bonus question.
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