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Definition of upstairs

upstairs

noun - uncountable

  • in the head, brain.
    He doesn't have a lot going on upstairs.

    Last edited on Oct 19 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 21 2009.

  • a metaphorical (or often actual) place where higher management works.
    I'm going to have to run this upstairs before we can sign the deal.

    Last edited on Oct 19 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 19 2010.

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