train up

train up

1. To study, practice, or exercise in order to prepare physically or mentally (for some event, task, activity, etc.). The boxer always goes on a strict diet when she starts training up for her next fight. Our entire staff has been training up in order to be compliant with the new changes in data protection laws.
2. To improve some skill or area of expertise through study or learning. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "train" and "up." They want me to train my computer skills up before they give me the promotion.
3. To strengthen a part of one's body through exercise. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "train" and "up." I've been focusing on training up my core lately. This workout routine will really help train your arms up.
4. To educate, coach, or mentor someone (in some task or activity). In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "train" and "up." We'd like to train you up to take over as our Chief Operating Officer. The boss wants me to train up my replacement before I leave the company.
See also: train, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • brace (oneself) for (something)
  • brace oneself for
  • tomato can
  • be punch-drunk
  • back-breaking
  • not playing with a full deck
  • (one) is not playing with a full deck
  • be not (oneself)
  • not oneself
  • not feeling (oneself)