ups and downs definitions Merriam Webster's noun plural Date: 1659 ... prosperity, or the like; -- rarely occurring except in the phrase ups and downs. [Colloq.] Ups and downs, alternate states of elevation and depression, or of prosperity and the contrary. [Colloq.] They had their ups and downs of fortune. --Thackeray. Collin's Cobuild Dictionary see ...
lace-ups definitions Collin's Cobuild Dictionary Note: The form 'lace-up' is used as a modifier. Lace-ups are shoes which are fastened with laces. (BRIT) Slip-on shoes are easier to put on than lace-ups... He was wearing black lace-up shoes. N-PLURAL
... verb (upped or in intransitive verb 2 up; upped; upping; ups or in intransitive verb 2 up) Date: 1643 intransitive verb ... sector of the market. up the pole see POLE(1). ups and downs 1 rises and falls. 2 alternate good and ... prosperity, or the like; -- rarely occurring except in the phrase ups and downs. [Colloq.] Ups and downs, alternate states of elevation and depression, or of prosperity and the contrary. [Colloq.] They had their ups and downs of fortune. --Thackeray. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Up ... the gangways. PHRASE: PHR after v 19. If you have ups and downs, you experience a mixture of good things ...
... by a mechanical breakdown) 3. connection, association < helpful financial tie-ups > Collin's Cobuild Dictionary (tie-ups) 1. A tie-up or a traffic tie-up is ... jam) In some cities this morning, there were traffic tie-ups up to 40 miles long. N-COUNT 2. A tie ... them. The deal is expected to result in similar tie-ups between big media companies and telecommunications operators. N-COUNT: oft ...
... Date: 1936 British push-up Collin's Cobuild Dictionary (press-ups) Press-ups are exercises to strengthen your arms and chest muscles. They ... until your arms are straight. (BRIT; in AM, use push-ups) He made me do 30 press-ups. N-COUNT: usu pl
... or an error caused by ineptitude, carelessness, or mismanagement < foul-ups in transportation > 2. a mechanical difficulty Collin's Cobuild Dictionary (foul-ups) A foul-up is something that has gone badly wrong ... s mistakes or carelessness. (INFORMAL) A series of technical foul-ups delayed the launch of the new product. = bungle N-COUNT
link-up definitions Collin's Cobuild Dictionary (link-ups) 1. A link-up is a connection between two machines ... systems. ...a live satellite link-up with Bonn. ...computer link-ups with banks in Spain, Portugal, and France. N-COUNT: oft ... is a relationship or partnership between two organizations. ...new link-ups between school and commerce... N-COUNT: oft N with/between ...
... the ball in American football). 2 a reverse of fortune (ups and downs). 3 colloq. a period of depression. 4 the ... Colloq.] It the downs of life too much outnumber the ups. --M. Arnold. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Down Down, prep. [From ... PHRASE: PHR n [disapproval] 15. up and down: see up ups and downs: see up II. ADJECTIVE USES 1. If you ...
... on the hands and toes Collin's Cobuild Dictionary (push-ups) Push-ups are exercises to strengthen your arms and chest muscles. They ... until your arms are straight. (AM; in BRIT, use press-ups) N-COUNT
... Date: 1969 inflatable Collin's Cobuild Dictionary also blowup(blow-ups) 1. A blow-up is a photograph or picture that has been made bigger. (INFORMAL) ...yellowing blow-ups of James Dean. N-COUNT 2. A blow-up is ...
... up`, a. Upstart. [R.] --Walpole. Collin's Cobuild Dictionary (start-ups) 1. The start-up costs of something such as a ... the labor market are small businesses and high-tech start-ups. N-COUNT
... or emotional difficulty; broadly problem Collin's Cobuild Dictionary (hang-ups) If you have a hang-up about something, you have ... embarrassment about it. (INFORMAL) I don't have any hang-ups about my body. = inhibition N-COUNT
... arms or lifting the feet Collin's Cobuild Dictionary (sit-ups) Note: in AM, also use 'situp' Sit-ups are exercises that you do to strengthen your stomach muscles ...