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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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 21 May 2025
Always wondered if there was a fourth generation Boone in the minors so was glad to read up on the entire clan which, by the way, all looked healthy and vibrant in the family photo.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 20 May 2025
She was inspired to start it after reading up on Sarah Baartman, a South African Khoikhoi woman who was ogled by Westerners during the 19th century as a freak show attraction in Europe.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 21 Mar. 2025
On the next page, read up on 11 hot Marché du Film packages to keep your eyes on.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 12 May 2025
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 12 Jun. 2025.
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