write up meaning and definition

WRITE UP noun

Definition of write up (noun)

1. a short account of the news
   • "the report of his speech"; "the story was on the 11 o'clock news"; "the account of his speech that was given on the evening news made the governor furious"
   • synonyms: account, news report, report, story

WRITE UP verb

Definition of write up (verb)

1. bring to public notice by writing, with praise or condemnation
   • "The New York Times wrote him up last week"; "Did your boss write you up?"
2. put into writing; write in complete form
   • "write out a contract"
   • synonyms: write out