Phrasal verb
write up
Meanings
to prepare a full written report, article, or summary from notes or information
to officially record someone’s mistake or bad behavior in a workplace or school
Definition
To write up something is to produce a full written account or report of it.
To write up something means to create a complete written version of information, events, or research. It often involves organizing notes into a clear report, article, or summary. In workplaces, it can also mean officially recording a problem or rule-breaking in writing.
Examples
- I’ll write up my meeting notes tonight.
- Can you write up a short summary of the interview?
- She wrote up the incident for her manager after the shift ended.
- They wrote up their research results for the class presentation.
- He got written up for arriving late three days in a row.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse "write up" (create a report) with "write down" (quickly note something).
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