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| up·stairs [ up stérz ] |
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1. to higher floor: to, toward, or on an upper floor or level in a building or structure
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2. mentally: in the mind or brain
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humorous
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 not a lot happening upstairs
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3. to higher job: to a higher level or job in an organization or hierarchy
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upper floor: an upper floor or the part of a building above the first floor
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often used before a noun
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an upstairs bathroom
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kick somebody upstairs to promote somebody to a rank or position that is officially superior, but in fact carries less power and opportunity for influence (informal)
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