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build up

/bɪld ʌp/

Translations

build upverb

built up

Past Simple

built up

Past Participle

building up

Gerund

/bɪld ʌp/

développerSens progressif : former ou améliorer quelque chose par étapes.

The coach built up the players' confidence before the tournament.

L'entraîneur a développé la confiance des joueurs avant le tournoi.

renforcerSens figuré : accroître la force, la réputation ou l'efficacité de quelque chose.

The campaign built up the brand's reputation.

La campagne a renforcé la réputation de la marque.

accumulerSens transitif : réunir ou amasser quelque chose progressivement.

He built up a large collection of old maps.

Il a accumulé une grande collection de cartes anciennes.

s'accumulerSens intransitif : augmenter progressivement, se former par accumulation.

Her savings built up slowly over the years.

Ses économies se sont accumulées lentement au fil des années.

Additional translations

monterSens figuré : s'intensifier progressivement, notamment pour une tension, une émotion ou une suspense.

Synonyms

build upverb

To increase or develop gradually over time.

She built up her savings by depositing a small amount every month.

To accumulate or gather something, such as strength or resources.

He built up his stamina by running every day.

To enhance or improve something, often by adding to it.

The company built up its reputation by consistently delivering quality products.

To prepare or develop something in stages.

The coach built up the team's skills through a series of intensive training sessions.

To increase the intensity or level of something.

The suspense in the movie built up as the plot unfolded.