read up on
phrasal verb
read up on; reading up on; reads up on
: to read a lot about (something) in order to learn about it
I read up on the history of the war.
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Enjoy blissfully chowing down in the dining room or hanging out in the adjacent bar and dog-friendly patio — or read up on the help-others philosophy of the restaurant and feel proud to support them.
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Frank becomes more invested in the work, dipping into the caregivers’ manual and reading up on understanding dementia.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Lately, she’s been reading up on the licensing rules in other states and contemplating a move after her husband finishes school.
—Natalie Yahr, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
However, considering the series followed the adventures of the Flenory brothers, with Da’Vinchi starring as Terry Flenory, viewers can read up on the events that followed.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2026
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Frank becomes more invested in the work, dipping into the caregivers’ manual and reading up on understanding dementia.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Lately, she’s been reading up on the licensing rules in other states and contemplating a move after her husband finishes school.
—Natalie Yahr, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
However, considering the series followed the adventures of the Flenory brothers, with Da’Vinchi starring as Terry Flenory, viewers can read up on the events that followed.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for read up on
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“Read up on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/read%20up%20on. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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