ups

noun
UK: /ˌjuː.piːˈes/
US: /ˌjuː.piːˈes/

  1. A company that delivers packages.

    1. I sent the package via UPS today, so it should arrive soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. UPS tracking showed my parcel was delivered even though I wasn't home. [ ] [ ]

  2. A delivery made by United Parcel Service.

    1. The UPS came this morning with a box for you. [ ] [ ]
    2. I'm waiting for a UPS delivery; hopefully it arrives before I leave. [ ] [ ]
ups noun

  1. Uninterruptible Power Supply: a battery backup that provides power if the main power source fails.

    1. The computer is connected to a UPS in case of a power outage. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our server room has a UPS to ensure continuous operation during blackouts. [ ] [ ]
ups transitive-verb

  1. To send something by UPS.

    1. I need to UPS this package to my sister. [ ] [ ]
    2. We'll UPS the documents to you as soon as they are ready to be sent. [ ] [ ]
ups abbreviation

  1. Abbreviation for United Parcel Service.

    1. Call UPS to schedule a pickup for the return label. [ ] [ ]
    2. The package was shipped via UPS, so it should be trackable online. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ups" in English means: A company that delivers packages., A delivery made by United Parcel Service..

The phonetic transcription of "ups" is /ˌjuː.piːˈes/ in British English and /ˌjuː.piːˈes/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "ups": "I sent the package via UPS today, so it should arrive soon.". More examples on the page.