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work up

UK
/wɜːk ʌp/
US
/wɜrk ʌp/

Translations

work upverb
worked up
Past Simple
worked up
Past Participle
working up
Gerund
UK
/wɜːk ʌp/
US
/wɜrk ʌp/
augmenterDans le sens de croître progressivement en intensité ou en force.
She worked up to running five miles a day.
Elle a augmenté progressivement jusqu’à courir cinq miles par jour.
préparerDans le sens de se préparer mentalement ou de préparer quelque chose.
He worked up the courage to ask her out.
Il s’est préparé à lui demander de sortir avec lui.
She worked up a detailed report for the meeting.
Elle a élaboré un rapport détaillé pour la réunion.
exciterDans le sens de provoquer une montée d’émotions ou d’enthousiasme.
He worked up the crowd with his passionate speech.
Il a excité la foule avec son discours passionné.
Synonyms
develop
foster
build up
produce
generate
cultivate

Definitions

work upverb
To develop or produce something by effort or labor.
She worked up a detailed report for the meeting.
To stir up or excite emotions or feelings.
He worked up the crowd with his passionate speech.
To gradually increase in intensity or strength.
She worked up to running five miles a day.
To prepare or get ready for something.
He worked up the courage to ask her out.
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