read up
verb
- "read up (on):" to study thoroughly or become familiar with by reading
Wiktionary
adj
- Of an individual, well-versed or informed in a particular subject.
verb
- To learn (about something) by reading.
“"Pestilential nonsense!" "Have you read it up at all, Father?" asked Enid. "Read it up! I, with all my interests and no time for one-half of them! Enid, you are too absurd." "Sorry, Father."”
- To learn (about something) by reading.
“28 November 2009, Indian Express - Nayagan was actor R Madhavan's introduction to Kamal Hassan After watching the film, I read up about it in the newspapers. When I came to know that Hassan was a 30-year-old actor then, I was completely awe-struck”
- To read previous or higher-up messages in a chat; to backread.
“I just got here, what are you talking about? — It's about the new movie announcement. Read up for the context.”