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put sth up

phr. v..
B1 Intermediate Oxford

phr. v.. to attach something to a wall or build a temporary structure so people can see or use it.

phr. v.. to erect a structure or to affix an object to a vertical surface for display or utility; transitive and often separable.


SIMPLE

We need to put some pictures up in the hallway.

CONTEXTUAL

The local council decided to put up a new fence around the park to keep the dogs safe.

COMPLEX

After the storm damaged the original signage, the shopkeeper had to put up a temporary banner to inform customers they were still open.

Particles
up
Separability
optional
Pattern
put + object + up
Usage

commonly used with objects like posters, shelves, tents, or signs.

Teaching tip

contrast with 'take down'; this phrasal verb is highly productive and covers both 'building' (a tent) and 'hanging' (a painting).

Pitfall

He put up it on the wall.He put it up on the wall.when the object is a pronoun like 'it', it must go between the verb and the particle.

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