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upstream

/ˌʌpˈstriːm/

/ˌʌpˈstrim/

upstreamnoun

Translations

верховье

The fish swam to the upstream to spawn.

Рыба поплыла в верховье, чтобы нереститься.

источник

The pollution was traced back to an upstream source.

Загрязнение было прослежено до источника в верховье.

Additional translations

восходящий поток

верхняя часть реки

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

upper course

upstream area

upstream section

upper stream

upriver

upper reaches

source

headwaters

upstreamadjective

more upstream

Comp.

most upstream

Super.

/ˌʌpˈstriːm/

/ˌʌpˈstrim/

Translations

вышестоящий

The upstream processes are crucial for the production line.

Вышестоящие процессы имеют решающее значение для производственной линии.

верхний

The upstream section of the river is known for its clear water.

Верхний участок реки известен своей чистой водой.

Additional translations

восходящий

противоточный

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

upstreamadverb

/ʌpˈstriːm/

Translations

вверх по течению

The salmon swim upstream to spawn.

Лосось плывёт вверх по течению, чтобы нереститься.

Definitions

In the direction against the current of a stream or river.

The salmon swam upstream to reach their spawning grounds.

Synonyms

against the current

upcurrent

up river