Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

eye-up

phrasal verb
/aɪ ʌp/
Definition
To assess or evaluate someone or something visually.
Examples
  • Before making a purchase, it’s always wise to eye-up the options available.
  • She eyed him up to see if he was really as talented as everyone said.
Meaning
To look closely at someone or something in order to judge or estimate their value, quality, or ability.
Synonyms
  • assess
  • evaluate
  • judge
  • survey