Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
knock-up
verb
/nɒk ʌp/
Definition
To cause to wake someone or to inform someone of something urgently or unexpectedly.
Examples
- The alarm was set to knock me up at six in the morning.
- He decided to knock up his friend to let him know about the party.
- She knocked up a quick dinner before they left for the movie.
Meaning
The phrase often refers to waking someone up, especially in a way that is sudden or forceful. It can also imply hastily preparing something or making someone aware of something.
Synonyms
- wake up
- rouse
- inform
