上

to forfeit; to confiscate

to call out; to summon

starting up (e.g. business, computer)

one step higher; one better; cut above; one up

skyrocket (firework)

greatest ... in history

upstart; parvenu; jumped-up person

higher and higher

Idiomatic expression

to get off one's backside; to bestir oneself

to lift; to turn over; to fold over

most of all; extremely; supremely

downward compatible; backward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for lower tier or older systems, versions, etc.

Incorrect usage

upward compatible; forward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for higher tier or later systems, versions, etc.

Slang

providing the same function while being more effective (esp. in games)

developing (e.g. industry, town, economy)

to rise (of the bid price at an auction)

to gain in skill; to improve; to get better

to finish knitting

to lace from bottom to top

to finish compiling (e.g. a dictionary); to finish editing

Sumo

to be indicated as the winner of a bout by the raising of the referee's fan

Idiomatic expression

to be declared the winner

by mutual agreement; by mutual consent

fabrication; made-up story; sham; hoax; put-up job; frame-up; trumped-up charge

to be set up (completely); to be put together; to be composed (e.g. type)

record high; all-time high

Idiomatic expression

to become enthusiastic; to have a crush (on); to lose one's head (to); to become earnest

to sing at the top of one's voice; to belt out a song

to express one's feelings fully in a poem; to praise in poetry

Philosophy

metaphysics

ascending air current; updraft

upward trend; rise in popularity, influence, etc.