read up

/ riːd /

verb

1. adverbwhen intr, often foll byon to acquire information about (a subject) by reading intensively

Idioms and Phrases

Study or learn by reading, as in I don't know much about childhood illnesses, but I can always read up on them . [First half of 1800s]

Example Sentences

He promised to provide as much information as possible while encouraging listeners to read up on the situation themselves.

From Los Angeles Times

Read up on the races in L.A. city and L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

Read up on the races in L.A. city and L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

When I read up on the Bolton players, they all seemed like big, strong boys and were not averse to chucking their weight around.

From BBC

Read up on the races in L.A. city and L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• consider
• examine
• learn
• ponder
• pore over
• read
• think