upstairs
[ uhp-stairz ]
/ ˈʌpˈstɛərz /
adverb
adjective
Also up·stair.
of, relating to, or situated on an upper floor: an upstairs window; an upstairs apartment.
noun, plural up·stairs.
(usually used with a singular verb)
an upper story or stories; the part of a building or house that is above the ground floor: The upstairs of this house is entirely rented.
a higher command or level of authority: We can't take action till we have approval from upstairs.
Idioms for upstairs
kick upstairs,
to promote (a person) to a higher position, usually having less authority, in order to be rid of him or her.
Origin of upstairs
1590–1600;
up- +
stairs
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British Dictionary definitions for upstairs
upstairs
/ (ˈʌpˈstɛəz) /
adverb
up the stairs; to or on an upper floor or level
informal
to or into a higher rank or office
informal
in the mind
a little weak upstairs
kick upstairs informal
to promote to a higher rank or position, esp one that carries less power
noun (functioning as singular or plural)
- an upper floor or level
- (as modifier)an upstairs room
British informal, old-fashioned
the masters and mistresses of a household collectively, esp of a large house
Compare downstairs (def. 3)
Idioms and Phrases with upstairs
upstairs
see kick upstairs.