"Upend" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To upset or overturn something, typically in a sudden and violent way; to completely change something so that it becomes the opposite of what it was; to utterly reverse a decision, rule, or system.
A piece of information that is the most recently available at this time. <br><br>Changes made recently, especially on a computer or an online social media platform.<br><br>A new version of a product, such as an updated model of a car.
Updike refers to John Updike, an American novelist, poet, art critic, and literary critic. He is best known for his novels and short stories that explore the American middle class, suburban life, and the human condition.
An upward movement or current of air, air current that rises from the ground or from a low-lying area.<br><br>Example: "The airplane flew through an area of turbulence caused by an updraft."
A vertical rising column of air, typically created by the uneven heating of the ground or surrounding terrain, which can affect the path of a kite or a glider.
Updrafts are upward currents of air that rise vertically into the atmosphere, often carrying dust, smoke, or other particles with them. They are created by the heat from the ground or the movement of the air, and can be an important factor in the formation of clouds, storms, and other weather phenomena.<br><br>In aviation, updrafts can be significant for pilots, as they can cause their aircraft to rapidly gain altitude, and in extreme cases, create turbulence or even hazards for takeoff and landing.
To make or become better or more advanced. <br><br>Synonyms: enhance, improve, strengthen, ameliorate.<br><br>Example: "I need to upgrade my computer software to fix the bugs."