English Explanatory Dictionary

go upstairs

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see go, upstairs.
  2. To request a decision by the third umpire (traditionally by making a sign of a TV set with the hands)

Pronunciation

en-au-go upstairs.ogg

Word forms

go upstairs goes upstairs going upstairs went upstairs gone upstairs

Etymology

From the practice of the third umpire having a room with an elevated position.

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