upstream

UK
/ˌʌpˈstriːm/
US
/ˌʌpˈstrim/

Translations

upstreamnoun
The fish swam to the upstream to spawn.
Рыба поплыла в верховье, чтобы нереститься.
The pollution was traced back to an upstream source.
Загрязнение было прослежено до источника в верховье.
Additional translations
восходящий поток
верхняя часть реки
Synonyms
upper course
upstream area
upstream section
upper stream
upper reaches
upstreamadjective
more upstream
Comp.
most upstream
Super.
UK
/ˌʌpˈstriːm/
US
/ˌʌpˈstrim/
The upstream processes are crucial for the production line.
Вышестоящие процессы имеют решающее значение для производственной линии.
The upstream section of the river is known for its clear water.
Верхний участок реки известен своей чистой водой.
upstreamadverb
UK
/ʌpˈstriːm/
US
/ʌpˈstriːm/
вверх по течению
The salmon swim upstream to spawn.
Лосось плывёт вверх по течению, чтобы нереститься.
Synonyms
against the current
up river

Definitions

upstreamnoun
The section of a river or stream that lies nearer its source; the upper reaches.
Heavy rains upstream caused the river to rise dramatically downstream.
In the context of the oil and gas industry, the activities involved in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas.
The company is investing heavily in upstream operations to increase its oil reserves.
upstreamadjective
Located or situated in the direction from which a stream or river flows; towards the source of a river.
The upstream villages were less affected by the flooding.
Involving or relating to the early stages of a process or activity, especially in the context of production or supply chains.
The company is focusing on upstream activities to improve raw material sourcing.
upstreamadverb
In the direction against the current of a stream or river.
The salmon swam upstream to reach their spawning grounds.