Phrasal Verbs

build up (1)

This page is about the phrasal verb build up (1)

Meaning

to work at something and make it get stronger or bigger

Synonym

develop

For example

  • build up sth My son's going to the gym to build up his muscles. He wants to look good on the beach this summer.

  • build sth up Our market share has increased a lot over the last year, and you've all done your part to help build it up.

  • be building up I'm saving as much as I can, and my bank account is building up nicely.

Quick Quiz

Our company started off as a small business, and we've built it up over the years and now it's

a. a multi-national corporation

b. as big as it was when we started

c. even smaller than before
a) a multi-national corporation b) as big as it was when we started c) even smaller than before

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Contributor: Matt Errey