1. lit.

   1. going to, nearing, approach (-˚) Vv-a.72
   2. attack Vin.ii.195; Mil.157; DN-a.i.69, DN-a.i.71

2. applied

   1. in general: doing acting, undertaking, act SN.i.152 = Snp.p.126
   2. in special: ways, means, i.e. either good of helpful means expedient, remedy Snp.575; Mil.151, Mil.152; or bad or unfair means, treachery, plotting Thag.143; Ja.iv.115 (punishment); Mil.135, Mil.176.

fr. upa + kram