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fatten up

/ˈfætən ʌp/

fatten upverb

fattened up

Past Simple

fattened up

Past Participle

fattening up

ing-form

/ˈfætən ʌp/

Translations

The farmer decided to fatten up the pigs before selling them.

Фермер решил откормить свиней перед продажей.

Additional translations

Definitions

To make an animal or person fatter, usually by feeding them more food.

The farmer decided to fatten up the pigs before taking them to market.

To increase the size or amount of something, often in preparation for a specific purpose.

The company plans to fatten up its portfolio by acquiring smaller businesses.

Synonyms

bulk up

put on weight

gain weight

fatten out