The general sign for UP (opposite of down) just points an index finger into
the air.
If you use a double movement this sign can mean "upstairs."
UP:
![](../../signjpegs/u/up1.jpg)
![](../../signjpegs/u/up2.jpg)
up till now, ever since, have been...
![](../../signjpegs/u/up-till-now-b1.jpg)
![](../../signjpegs/u/up-till-now-b2.jpg)
wake up:
![](../../signjpegs/u/up-wakeup1.jpg)
![](../../signjpegs/u/up-wakeup2.jpg)
Give up, surrender, sacrifice...
![](../../signjpegs/g/give-up1.jpg)
![](../../signjpegs/g/give-up2.jpg)
See:
DOWN
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