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go up
Verb
To move from a lower position to a higher position or to increase in level.
vi Mực nước trong hồ đang dần dâng lên.
en The water level in the lake is gradually going up.
Adverb
Directed toward a higher place or used to indicate an increase in degree.
vi Cậu bé ngước mắt nhìn lên bầu trời đêm.
en The boy looked up at the night sky.
board a vehicle
To enter or board a vehicle such as a bus, train, or car.
vi Hành khách đang xếp hàng để lên tàu hỏa.
en Passengers are lining up to board the train.
reach an age
To reach a specific age or stage of growth during one's lifetime.
vi Đứa trẻ sắp lên mười tuổi vào năm tới.
en The child will turn ten next year.
To start working or to be switched to an active and functional state.
vi Màn hình máy tính hiện tại đã lên.
en The computer screen is now on.
go to town
To travel to a region or area that is more developed or urbanized.
vi Anh ấy đã quyết định lên thành phố để làm việc.
en He decided to go up to the city to work.