Write up
phrasal verb
To write a detailed report or description.
After each experiment, the students have to write up their findings.
Often appears as...
- write up a report
- write up findings
Usage tips
Academic
phrasal verb
To write something in a more complete or formal way.
I'll write up my notes into a complete report.
Often appears as...
- write up notes
- write up a summary
phrasal verb
To praise someone or something in writing.
The restaurant got a great write up in the local paper.
Often appears as...
- write up a review
- write up a recommendation
Usage tips
Approving
phrasal verb
To note or record a wrongdoing or infringement.
The teacher had to write up several students for skipping class.
Often appears as...
- write up a violation
- write up an infraction
Usage tips
Disapproving
phrasal verb
To write a detailed report or description.
After each experiment, the students have to write up their findings.
Often appears as...
- write up a report
- write up findings
Usage tips
Academic
phrasal verb
To write something in a more complete or formal way.
I'll write up my notes into a complete report.
Often appears as...
- write up notes
- write up a summary
phrasal verb
To praise someone or something in writing.
The restaurant got a great write up in the local paper.
Often appears as...
- write up a review
- write up a recommendation
Usage tips
Approving
phrasal verb
To note or record a wrongdoing or infringement.
The teacher had to write up several students for skipping class.
Often appears as...
- write up a violation
- write up an infraction
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Academic Detail
Used to describe thoroughly researched and detailed writing, usually within an academic or professional setting.
Her thesis had a thorough write-up on medieval literature.
Pro Tip 2/2Professional Tone
Carries a tone of professionalism; avoid casual language when doing a write-up.
The journal requires a formal write-up for all submissions.
Pro Tip 1/2Academic Detail
Used to describe thoroughly researched and detailed writing, usually within an academic or professional setting.
Her thesis had a thorough write-up on medieval literature.
Pro Tip 2/2Professional Tone
Carries a tone of professionalism; avoid casual language when doing a write-up.
The journal requires a formal write-up for all submissions.
Pro Tip 1/2Academic Detail
Used to describe thoroughly researched and detailed writing, usually within an academic or professional setting.
Her thesis had a thorough write-up on medieval literature.
Pro Tip 2/2Professional Tone
Carries a tone of professionalism; avoid casual language when doing a write-up.
The journal requires a formal write-up for all submissions.
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