all up

Definition of all up

1 : at or very near an end : with death, defeat, or failure hopelessly or unalterably approaching —used predicatively and in impersonal constructions with itby night it was all up for the trapped miners

2 : total inclusive of the weight of machine, necessary flight accessories, crew, passengers, and cargo a plane with an all up weight of 50,000 pounds : total inclusive of weight of oil, coolant, and necessary accessories the all up weight of the motor

3 : paid for at first-class surface rates but carried by air all up mail to larger cities : of or relating to such carriage arrangements all up systems being planned