to raise; to elevate; to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf); to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage); to show someone (into a room)
Examples (6 in total)
ブラインドを巻き上げて、日の光を入れた。
I rolled up the blinds to let the sunlight in.
それ以上になると、巻き上げ機の操作が難しくなる。
Beyond that, operating the winch becomes difficult.
熱い風が、砂を巻き上げながら吹いていく。
Hot wind blows, kicking up sand.
積もった雪も巻き上げているようで、視界はほとんど無かった。
It seemed as though the accumulated snow was being blown up, and there was almost no visibility.
その時、向かい合う二人の髪を後方からの突風が巻き上げた。
At that moment, a gust of wind from behind swept up the hair of the two facing each other.
あれは長く伸ばした髪を編んで、丸く巻き上げてあるのです。
That's long hair that has been braided and rolled up into a bun.