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Meaning ofuponin English

upon

us//əˈpon//uk//əˈpɒn//

Definitions

Preposition
1. in a higher or formal context; on something
2. directly above and touching
  The picture is hanging upon the wall.
3. supported by something underneath
  The box is resting upon the floor.
4. at a specified time or moment
  The decision will be made upon arrival.
Adverb
1. as the target of action
  The company's success depends upon its employees.

Compounds / Phrases

sit upon chance upon come upon happen upon hit upon wait upon fall upon stumble upon set upon light upon upon closer inspection