- up to
- 1) as far as, as deep or as high as, close to, approaching
The water in the swimming pool came up to my waist.
2) doing or planning secretly, ready for mischiefI don't know what he was up to last night but it was probably something bad.
3) depending onIt is up to his wife whether or not he goes to the movie.
Idioms and examples. 2014.