Walk up
phrasal verb
To approach something or someone by walking.
She decided to walk up to the stranger and ask for directions.
Often appears as...
- walk up to the door
- walk up to the platform
phrasal verb
To walk towards a higher place or position.
We decided to walk up the hill to see the view from the top.
Often appears as...
- walk up the stairs
- walk up the hill
phrasal verb
In real estate, a type of building without an elevator.
The apartment is in a walk-up, so you'll need to climb four flights of stairs.
Often appears as...
- walk-up apartment
- walk-up building
Usage tips
Technical
phrasal verb
To increase the cost of something.
The seller decided to walk up the price due to the high demand.
Often appears as...
- walk up the price
- walk up the cost
Usage tips
Disapproving
phrasal verb
To approach something or someone by walking.
She decided to walk up to the stranger and ask for directions.
Often appears as...
- walk up to the door
- walk up to the platform
phrasal verb
To walk towards a higher place or position.
We decided to walk up the hill to see the view from the top.
Often appears as...
- walk up the stairs
- walk up the hill
phrasal verb
In real estate, a type of building without an elevator.
The apartment is in a walk-up, so you'll need to climb four flights of stairs.
Often appears as...
- walk-up apartment
- walk-up building
Usage tips
Technical
phrasal verb
To increase the cost of something.
The seller decided to walk up the price due to the high demand.
Often appears as...
- walk up the price
- walk up the cost
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Movement
Refers to the action of moving towards someone or something on foot.
If you walk up quietly, you might see the birds without scaring them away.
Pro Tip 2/3Start Conversation
Often used when initiating a conversation or interaction.
Walk up to the host and introduce yourself at the party.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Distance
Implies a short distance to be covered on foot without much effort.
You can walk up to the farmer's market; it's pretty close.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Movement
Refers to the action of moving towards someone or something on foot.
If you walk up quietly, you might see the birds without scaring them away.
Pro Tip 2/3Start Conversation
Often used when initiating a conversation or interaction.
Walk up to the host and introduce yourself at the party.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Distance
Implies a short distance to be covered on foot without much effort.
You can walk up to the farmer's market; it's pretty close.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Movement
Refers to the action of moving towards someone or something on foot.
If you walk up quietly, you might see the birds without scaring them away.
Pro Tip 2/3Start Conversation
Often used when initiating a conversation or interaction.
Walk up to the host and introduce yourself at the party.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Distance
Implies a short distance to be covered on foot without much effort.
You can walk up to the farmer's market; it's pretty close.
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