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

History buffs should visit the Museum of the Republic of Vietnam (open from Friday to Sunday) to see exhibits of artifacts from the Vietnam War and read up on the history of South Vietnam. —Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025

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

As Shannon read up on the former president, he was struck by the politician's strength and pain threshold. —Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for read up on

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