Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the phrase
Build Up.
Build Up - as a verb
Enlarge, develop, or increase by degrees or in stages
Example: "Build up your savings"
Form or accumulate steadily
Example: "Resistance to the manager's plan built up quickly"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
build8progress11work upPrepare oneself for a military confrontation
Example: "The u.s. is girding for a conflict in the middle east"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arm5fortify16gird6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Change the use of and make available or usable
Example: "Develop land"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
develop13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ameliorate12amend8better8improve14meliorate11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I need to build up my stamina before the marathon."
"The company aims to build up its customer base."
"She tried to build up her confidence through public speaking."
"The team plans to build up their lead in the second half."
"They want to build up a strong portfolio of investments."
