to gradually become an adult

I grew up in Scotland (= I lived there when I was young). 我是在苏格兰长大的。

Taking responsibility for yourself is part of the process of growing up. 承担起自己的责任是成长过程的一部分。

If a town or city grows up in a particular place or way, it develops there or in that way.

The city grew up originally as a crossing point on the river. 这个城市最初是从河流的一个渡口发展起来的。