The crossword solutions for the term WORD PRECEDING UP OR DOWN are STEP and SHUT. STEP is a verb that means to move or proceed by lifting the foot and setting it down in a new position. It can also refer to a single movement of the foot in walking or running. SHUT is a verb that means to close or fasten something, such as a door or window, so that it cannot be opened. It can also mean to stop or prevent something from happening.