build up

phrasal verb

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build up (to something)

to become greater, more powerful or larger in number
- All the pressure built up and he was off work for weeks with stress.
- The music builds up to a rousing climax.
related noun build-up (1)Topics Change, cause and effectb2

build somebody/something up

[usually passive] to give a very positive and enthusiastic description of somebody/something, often making them seem better than they really are
- The play was built up to be a masterpiece but I found it very disappointing.
related noun build-up (3)

build somebody/yourself up

to make somebody/yourself healthier or stronger
- You need more protein to build you up.

build something up

to create or develop something
- She's built up a very successful business.
- These finds help us build up a picture of life in the Middle Ages.
- I am anxious not to build up false hopes (= to encourage people to hope for too much).
- The gallery has built up a fine collection of contemporary art.
- We’ve built up good relationships with our clients.
to make something higher or stronger than it was before
- The sea defences have been built up to ensure that such a disaster will not strike again.

单词	build up
释义	build up phrasal verb jump to other results build up (to something) to become greater, more powerful or larger in number All the pressure built up and he was off work for weeks with stress. The music builds up to a rousing climax. related noun build-up (1)Topics Change, cause and effectb2 build somebody/something up [usually passive] to give a very positive and enthusiastic description of somebody/something, often making them seem better than they really are The play was built up to be a masterpiece but I found it very disappointing. related noun build-up (3) build somebody/yourself up to make somebody/yourself healthier or stronger You need more protein to build you up. build something up to create or develop something She's built up a very successful business. These finds help us build up a picture of life in the Middle Ages. I am anxious not to build up false hopes (= to encourage people to hope for too much). The gallery has built up a fine collection of contemporary art. We’ve built up good relationships with our clients. to make something higher or stronger than it was before The sea defences have been built up to ensure that such a disaster will not strike again.
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