Plough up
verb
To turn over the earth of (an area) with a plow, especially before sowing.
The farmer ploughed up the field in preparation for the new crops.
Often appears as...
- plough up the field
- plough up the soil
verb
Cause a lot of damage to, or completely destroy something.
The vehicles had ploughed up the road, leaving huge ruts in it.
Often appears as...
- plough up the road
- plough up the surface
verb
To bring something hidden to the surface.
Her research began to plough up some surprising details.
Often appears as...
- plough up details
- plough up information
verb
To turn over the earth of (an area) with a plow, especially before sowing.
The farmer ploughed up the field in preparation for the new crops.
Often appears as...
- plough up the field
- plough up the soil
verb
Cause a lot of damage to, or completely destroy something.
The vehicles had ploughed up the road, leaving huge ruts in it.
Often appears as...
- plough up the road
- plough up the surface
verb
To bring something hidden to the surface.
Her research began to plough up some surprising details.
Often appears as...
- plough up details
- plough up information
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Agricultural Use
Most often used to describe the physical act of preparing land for farming.
After winter, the farmers ploughed up the fields.
Pro Tip 2/3Literal Action
Refers specifically to the action of a plow slicing through and turning soil.
It’s tough to plough up the earth when it's this dry.
Pro Tip 3/3Seasonal Work
Typically takes place seasonally, in spring or autumn, linked to farming cycles.
They always plough up the land in autumn.
Pro Tip 1/3Agricultural Use
Most often used to describe the physical act of preparing land for farming.
After winter, the farmers ploughed up the fields.
Pro Tip 2/3Literal Action
Refers specifically to the action of a plow slicing through and turning soil.
It’s tough to plough up the earth when it's this dry.
Pro Tip 3/3Seasonal Work
Typically takes place seasonally, in spring or autumn, linked to farming cycles.
They always plough up the land in autumn.
Pro Tip 1/3Agricultural Use
Most often used to describe the physical act of preparing land for farming.
After winter, the farmers ploughed up the fields.
Pro Tip 2/3Literal Action
Refers specifically to the action of a plow slicing through and turning soil.
It’s tough to plough up the earth when it's this dry.
Pro Tip 3/3Seasonal Work
Typically takes place seasonally, in spring or autumn, linked to farming cycles.
They always plough up the land in autumn.
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