put something up. to build something or place something somewhere. to put up a building/fence/memorial/tent. synonyms at build. to fix something in a place where it will be seen synonym display. to put up a notice. to raise something or put it in a higher position. to put up a flag. She's put her hair up.

The English phrasal verb PUT UP has the following meanings: 1. Put up = to provide temporary accommodation. (transitive) When someone is given a place to stay for a night or a few nights. To stay somewhere for the night. A Synonym is accommodate. My boss put me up in a hotel while I was attending the conference.