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.

Examples of read up on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Guests can become pilots for a day with flight simulators, read up on the evolution of aviation technology, and wander through indoor and outdoor displays on some of the most famous planes in history. —Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026

Architect and University of Illinois Chicago professor Alexander Eisenschmidt designs a living room for you to nestle into, all while reading up on Department of Housing and Urban Development history. —Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026

The drugs have become more widely sought after and prescribed because of their potential to treat all sorts of conditions, like cardiovascular and metabolic issues (read up on the latest science around these drugs here). —Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 23 Dec. 2025

Before springing for that Mandala or Celtic knot design, make sure to read up on its meaning to avoid appropriating any cultural or spiritual themes. —Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 11 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for read up on

• aileron
• antiphon
• autobahn
• carillon
• castellan
• celadon
• cephalon
• chitosan
• cynodon
• denouement
• deuteron
• echelon