BUILD UP Definition & Meaning

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build up

verb

tr to construct gradually, systematically, and in stages
to increase, accumulate, or strengthen, esp by degrees
the murmur built up to a roar
intr to prepare for or gradually approach a climax
tr to improve the health or physique of (a person)
tr, usually passive to cover (an area) with buildings
tr to cause (a person, enterprise, etc) to become better known; publicize
they built several actresses up into stars

noun

progressive increase in number, size, etc
the build-up of industry
a gradual approach to a climax or critical point
the training and practice that constitutes the preparation for a particular event or competition
the team's Olympic build-up
extravagant publicity or praise, esp in the form of a campaign
military the process of attaining the required strength of forces and equipment, esp prior to an operation

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“The analogy that I’ve used this entire season is that these are all battles building up to the war and the war, of course, is the Kentucky Derby,” the 47-year-old Wellman said.

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Edwards will lead England in home white-ball series against West Indies and India this summer, building up to the 50-over World Cup in India in October.

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“I used to really like espresso,” said Rodman, who is building up her playing time after missing four months with a back injury.

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So building up a clear picture is tricky.

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“He is not going to be here at the ballpark early on, doing work, just make sure that he kind of stays strong and builds up,” Roberts said.

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