up and away adverb2 •Moving quickly and continuously upwards, often with a sense of joy or excitement.He is not far on his way, and the Fates and the streams are against him. Up and away to-morrow, and through the red dew of the morning We will follow him fast, and bring him back to his prison. — 1847 •Of retractable landing gear, retracted and stowed (put away), as contrasted with being down and locked (extended and secured for use). formsmore up and away · most up and away