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   up

   /əp/

   adverb

   • 1. toward a higher place or position: "he jumped up"
   • ▪ upstairs: "she made her way up to bed"
   • ▪ (of the sun) visible in the sky after daybreak: "the sun was already up when they set off"
   • ▪ expressing movement toward or position in the north: "I drove up to Detroit"
   • ▪ to or at a place perceived as higher: "going for a walk up to the stores"
   • ▪ used as a command to a soldier or an animal to stand up and be ready to move or attack: "up, boys, and at 'em"
   • ▪ (of food that has been eaten) regurgitated from the stomach: "I was sick and vomited up everything"
   • 2. at or to a higher level of intensity, volume, or activity: "she turned the volume up"
   • ▪ at or to a higher price, value, or rank: "sales are up 22.8 percent at $50.2 million"
   • ▪ winning or at an advantage by a specified margin: "we came away 300 bucks up on the evening"
   • 3. to the place where someone is: "Dot didn't hear Mrs. Parvis come creeping up behind her"
   • 4. toward or in the capital or a major city: "give me a ring when you're up in London"
   • ▪ at or to a university, especially Oxford or Cambridge: British "they were up at Cambridge about the same time"
   • 5. into the desired or a proper condition: "the mayor agreed to set up a committee"
   • ▪ so as to be finished or closed: "I've got a bit of paperwork to finish up"
   • 6. into a happy mood: "I don't think anything's going to cheer me up"
   • 7. out of bed: "Miranda hardly ever got up for breakfast"
   • 8. displayed on a bulletin board or other publicly visible site: "he put up posters around the city"
   • 9. (of sailing) against the current or the wind: "the bow of the boat was brought slowly up into the wind and held there"
   • ▪ (of a ship's helm) moved so that the rudder is to leeward.
   • 10. at bat: "every time up, he had a different stance"

   preposition

   • 1. from a lower to a higher point on (something); upward along: "she climbed up a flight of steps"
   • ▪ from one end to another of (a street or other area), not necessarily on an upward slope: "bicycling up Pleasant Avenue toward Maywood Avenue"
   • ▪ to a higher part of (a river or stream), away from the sea: "a cruise up the Rhine"

   adjective

   • 1. directed or moving toward a higher place or position: "the up escalator"
   • 2. at an end: "his contract was up in three weeks"
   • 3. (of a computer system or industrial process) functioning properly: "the system is now up"
   • 4. in a cheerful mood; ebullient: "the mood here is resolutely up"
   • 5. (of a jockey) in the saddle.
   • 6. denoting a flavor (variety) of stable quark having relatively low mass and an electric charge of +2/3. In the Standard Model protons and neutrons are composed of up and down quarks.

   noun

   • 1. a period of good fortune or positive mood: informal "you can't have ups all the time in football"

   verb

   • 1. do something abruptly or boldly: informal "she upped and left him"
   • 2. cause (a level or amount) to be increased: "capacity will be upped by 70 percent next year"
   • 3. lift (something) up: "everybody was cheering and upping their glasses"
   • ▪ raise or pick up (something): informal West Indian, US "this woman ups with a stone"

   Word Origin Old Englishup(p), uppe, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch op and German auf.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Uninterruptible_power_supplyUninterruptible power supply - Wikipedia

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   An uninterruptible power supply ( UPS) or uninterruptible power source is a type of continual power system that provides automated backup electric power to a load when the input power source or mains power fails.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › UPSUPS Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   What does the abbreviation UPS stand for? Meaning: uninterruptible power supply.

4. www.makeuseof.com › what-is-a-ups-explainedWhat Is a UPS and How Does It Work? - MUO

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   Jan 8, 2023 · A UPS or uninterruptible power supply is a device used to maintain power during power disturbances such as power dips and power outages. A UPS essentially acts like a power bank for your computer but with an automatic transfer switch (ATS) that provides instant power should a power failure occur.

5. www.techtarget.com › searchdatacenter › definitionUninterruptible Power Supply - Definition from TechTarget.com

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   An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is a device that allows a computer to keep running for at least a short time when incoming power is interrupted. As long as utility power is flowing, it also replenishes and maintains the energy storage.

6. computer.howstuffworks.com › what-is-a-upsWhat Is a UPS? How an Uninterruptible Power Supply Works

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   Apr 2, 2024 · A UPS, or an uninterruptible power supply system, is an electrical device designed to provide emergency power to a load when the input power source fails. Not to be confused with an auxiliary or emergency power system, a UPS provides near instantaneous protection from input power outages via battery power [source: USAID ].

7. www.acronymfinder.com › UPSUPS - Definition by AcronymFinder

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   54 definitions of UPS. Meaning of UPS. What does UPS stand for? UPS abbreviation. Define UPS at AcronymFinder.com.

8. techterms.com › definition › upsUPS Definition - What is a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)?

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   Dec 21, 2023 · A UPS is a device that combines a surge protector and a high-capacity rechargeable battery. One can provide power to computers, broadband modems, Wi-Fi routers, and other devices during unexpected power outages.

9. www.webopedia.com › definitions › upsWhat is Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)? | Webopedia

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   Apr 14, 2022 · An Uninterruptible Power Supply, or UPS, is a power source that provides emergency power to a system. Discover the benefits of using a UPS.

10. unifiedpowerusa.com › what-is-a-upsWhat is a UPS and How Does It Work? | Unified Power

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    May 19, 2022 · Thankfully, an uninterruptible power system (UPS) is one of the most simple, cost-effective solutions to help companies avoid the unwelcome consequences of downtime. But with several different types of systems available, the challenge is selecting the one that best matches your needs and budget.

11. acronyms.thefreedictionary.com › UPSUPS - What does UPS stand for? The Free Dictionary

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    UPS (NYSE: UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of solutions including transporting packages and freight; facilitating international trade, and deploying advanced technology to more efficiently manage the world of business.