To make up
Example: They make up a plan to solve the issue
Definition
"To make up" means to create or form something by combining parts or ideas, often used when people devise a plan, story, or explanation. For example, when they make up a plan, they are inventing or organizing steps to solve a problem.
Etymology
The phrase "to make up" originates from Old English, where 'make' meant 'to build or construct' and 'up' was used to indicate completion or intensification. Over time, "to make up" evolved to mean assembling parts into a whole, and later, creating or inventing something new, such as a plan or story.
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"To make up" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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