up to

• Informelle Frage danach, womit jemand gerade beschäftigt ist oder was er vorhat; auch: in etwas verwickelt oder an etwas beteiligt sein.

An informal phrase meaning 'doing something' or 'occupied with something,' often used to ask what someone is doing or to indicate that someone is involved in an activity.

1. As far as or untilA2formal

   Indicating a maximum limit or a point in time or space.

   Bis

   • You can borrow up to five books from the library.
   • The store is open up to 9 PM.
   • The water came up to my knees.

2. Capable of or good enough forB1informal

   Having the ability or quality required for something.

   imstande zu

   • He is not up to the challenge.
   • Is this car up to the long journey?
   • She felt she was up to the task.

3. Doing something (often secretly or mischievously)B1informal

   Engaged in an activity, often one that is questionable or secret.

   etwas im Schilde führen

   • What are the kids up to in the garden?
   • I think he is up to something suspicious.
   • She is always up to some new project.

4. Dependent on or decided byB1informal

   Being the responsibility or choice of someone.

   Liegt bei

   • It's up to you whether we go or stay.
   • The final decision is up to the manager.
   • Whether we succeed is up to our team.