(transitive, idiomatic) To increase, augment, or advance, especially by one or more steps.

(intransitive, idiomatic) To assume or take responsibility.

(idiomatic, colloquial) To examine closely something coveted

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bring, up: To bring from a lower to a higher position. / To mention. / To raise or rear (children).

(intransitive) To break or separate into pieces; to disintegrate or come apart. / (transitive) To upset greatly; to cause great emotional disturbance or unhappiness.

Alternative form of breakup

(transitive, slang) To dress oneself or another in formal or ostentatious clothing as if for a special occasion.

(transitive) To lift; to grasp and raise. / (transitive) To collect an object, especially in passing. / (transitive) To acquire (something) accidentally; to catch (a disease).

Rare form of pickup.

(idiomatic) Facing; challenging, or opposing. / In contact with, abutting.