build up

Definitions

1. 1

   To erect

   To erect; to construct.

   • Near-synonym: build out
   • The motor bogies are built up from plates and rolled sections, and have cast-steel, one-piece axleguards, with manganese liners.
2. 2

   To close up by building.

   • to build up a door
3. 3

   To accumulate

   To accumulate: to increase incrementally or continually.

   • Ever since the secretary left, the letters in my inbox have started to build up.
   • Their first half was marred by the entire side playing too deep, completely unable to build up any form of decent possession once the ball left their bewildered defence.
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   1. 4

      To strengthen.

      • They had to build up their fortress to protect against attack.
      • "It took it out of me, though. I'm a rag this morning." "They work you too hard, dear. I'll take you to Margate and build you up." "Well, maybe at Easter we could do a week."
   2. 5

      In solitaire card games, to place a card over another card of lower value. (e.g., place…

      In solitaire card games, to place a card over another card of lower value. (e.g., place 5♦ over 4♣)

   3. 6

      Misspelling of buildup.

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