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build up
verb
- tr to construct gradually, systematically, and in stages
- to increase, accumulate, or strengthen, esp by degrees
the murmur built up to a roar
- intr to prepare for or gradually approach a climax
- tr to improve the health or physique of (a person)
- tr, usually passive to cover (an area) with buildings
- tr to cause (a person, enterprise, etc) to become better known; publicize
they built several actresses up into stars
noun
- progressive increase in number, size, etc
the build-up of industry
- a gradual approach to a climax or critical point
- the training and practice that constitutes the preparation for a particular event or competition
the team's Olympic build-up
- extravagant publicity or praise, esp in the form of a campaign
- military the process of attaining the required strength of forces and equipment, esp prior to an operation
Example Sentences
This explained the release of emotion at the final whistle, which had been building up hours before kick-off.
Another potential drawback to the warm, sunny and calm conditions will be the build up of pollutants in the atmosphere.
There have been tweaks off the field too, with Slot implementing a new routine to how his players build up to games.
Over many months, the amount of peanut was gradually increased, slowly building up to Chris eating fractions of nuts and, finally, whole nuts.
As the session progressed over the next hour, he felt energy building up in his body, which the instructor invited him to release through a series of “om” chants.
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