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kick up

/kɪk ʌp/

Translations

kick upverb

kicked up

Past Simple

kicked up

Past Participle

kicking up

Gerund

/kɪk ʌp/

souleverPour la poussière, la saleté ou d’autres particules : faire monter dans l’air.

The horse kicked up a cloud of dust as it galloped across the field.

Le cheval a soulevé un nuage de poussière en galopant à travers le champ.

augmenterPour l’intensité, le volume ou l’activité : faire monter, renforcer.

The band kicked up the volume to get the crowd excited.

Le groupe a augmenté le volume pour exciter la foule.

provoquerPour un trouble, un scandale ou une agitation : déclencher.

The protesters kicked up a fuss about the new policy.

Les manifestants ont provoqué un scandale à propos de la nouvelle politique.

Synonyms

stir up

kick upverb

To cause something to rise into the air, especially dust or dirt, by kicking or moving quickly.

The horse kicked up a cloud of dust as it galloped across the field.

To increase or intensify something, such as noise or activity.

The band kicked up the volume to get the crowd excited.

To start or cause trouble or a commotion.

The protesters kicked up a fuss about the new policy.