Resting or being on the top or surface; as being upon a hill, or upon a rock; upon a field; upon a table; upon a river; upon the altar; upon the roof. He has his coat upon his back; his hat is upon his head.

In a state of resting or dependence; as upon this condition; he will contract with you upon these terms. Upon our repentance we hope to be forgiven.

Denoting resting, as a burden. Impose upon yourself this task.

In the direction or part of; as upon the right hand.

Relating to. They are now engaged upon the affairs of the bank.

In consideration of; as upon the whole matter.

Near to; as a village upon the Thames.

With, or having received. He came upon an hour’s warning.

On the occasion of; engaged in for the execution of. He sent the officer upon a bold enterprise.

In; during the time of; as upon the seventh day; upon the first of January.

Noting security; as, to borrow money upon lands, or upon mortgage.

Noting approach or attack. The Philistines be upon thee, Samson]udges 16:9.

Noting exposure or incurring some danger or loss. You do this upon pain of death, or upon the penalties of the law.

At the time of; on occasion of. What was their conduct upon this event?

By inference from, or pursuing a certain supposition. Upon his principles, we can have no stable government.

Engaged in. What is he upon?

Having a particular manner. The horse is now upon a hard trot.

Resting or standing, as on a condition. He is put upon his good behavior.

Noting means of subsistence or support. Cattle live upon grass.

Noting dependence for subsistence; as, paupers come upon the parish or town. To take upon, to assume. To assume upon, in law, to promise; to undertake.