go upstairs
The phrase "go upstairs" can describe physical movement within a building, a specific action in cricket, or seeking higher authority in an organization.
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Definition
A2Buildings
(common)To move to a higher floor within a building using stairs.
Example
- She decided to go upstairs to her bedroom.
C1Cricket
(technical, sports)When an umpire requests a decision from the third umpire by making a sign resembling a TV set with their hands.
Example
- The on-field umpire had to go upstairs to confirm the catch.
B2Organizational
(idiomatic, business)To seek approval or a decision from someone in a higher position of authority.
Example
- I'll have to go upstairs to get the final approval on this project.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "go upstairs":
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