up to

1. Occupied with, engaged in, as in What have you been up to lately? This usage can mean “devising” or “scheming,” as in We knew those two were up to something . It also appears in up to no good , meaning “occupied with or devising something harmful,” as in I'm sure those kids are up to no good . [First half of 1800s]

2. As far as or approaching a certain point. For example, The water was nearly up to the windowsill , or They allowed us up to two hours to finish the test , or This seed should yield up to 300 bushels per acre . [c. a.d. 950]

3. Dependent on, as in The success of this project is up to us . [c. 1900] Also see the following idioms beginning with up to .

4. be up to . Be able to do or deal with, as in When I got home, she asked if I was up to a walk on the beach . This usage is often put negatively, that is, not be up to something , as in He's not up to a long drive . [Late 1700s]

Example Sentences

But they kept the faith, kept flying up in defence and, a year later, stepped up to lift the Rugby World Cup, having suffocated their way to the title.

From BBC

After both men had weighed in, Paul crawled across the floor before rising up to Tyson's eyeline for the traditional final head-to-head.

From BBC

This year she reached the fourth round of Wimbledon and a world ranking of 58th despite a recent foot injury and choosing a minimal schedule in the lead up to the US Open.

From BBC

A parent or person with lawful custody has up to 14 days from the time of surrender to reclaim the newborn if they change their mind.

From Los Angeles Times

What is clear is that whoever comes into power will be under massive pressure to perform and live up to their campaign promises.

From BBC