gen up

British

verb

informal (adverb; often passive; when intr, usually foll by on) to brief (someone) or study (something) in detail; make or become fully conversant with

I can only take over this job if I am properly genned up

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He and his staff, which will include another Kangaroos great in Gorden Tallis, have been immersing themselves in Super League to gen up.

From BBC

For one thing, fans of Arsenal and Manchester United will be keep to gen up on potential opponents.

From The Guardian

You can gen up on the full cabinet line-up using our guide.

From BBC

If I underprepare for a meeting, even a winning smile isn’t going to buy me more than 20 or 30 minutes lateness as I gen up in the nearest available washroom.

From The Guardian

Prior to your holiday, you read up about Italy, speak with experts on Italy, plan your route, gen up on Italian and anticipate the pleasures of your time there.

From The Guardian

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