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hot up

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Explanation of "Hot Up"

Definition:
The phrase "hot up" is a verb that means to become more intense, powerful, or exciting. It can refer to situations, emotions, or even physical temperatures.

Usage Instructions:
  • Use "hot up" when you want to describe something that is becoming more intense or when a situation is heating up (in terms of excitement or tension).
  • It can also refer to things that are literally getting warmer or hotter.
Examples:
  1. Intensifying a Situation:

    • "As the competition began, the atmosphere really hot up."
    • (Meaning: The competition became more exciting and intense.)
  2. Physical Heating:

    • "The room started to hot up after we turned on the heater."
    • (Meaning: The room became warmer.)
Advanced Usage:
  • In more advanced contexts, "hot up" can be used to discuss events or situations that are escalating, such as political debates or sports games.
    • Example: "As the election date approaches, the campaign is expected to hot up."
Word Variants:
  • The phrase can be modified by changing the subject:
    • "Things are heating up." (similar meaning)
Different Meanings:
  • "Hot up" can also mean to make something more powerful or to improve something:
    • Example: "He souped up his car to make it faster." (Here, "souped up" is related but slightly different; it means to enhance or upgrade.)
Synonyms:
  • Heat up
  • Intensify
  • Escalate
  • Amplify
Related Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • Heat up: This is similar and can be used in the same contexts.

    • Example: "Things are starting to heat up in the negotiations."
  • Soup up: This means to make something better or more powerful, especially in terms of performance.

    • Example: "She souped up her old computer to run faster."
Conclusion:

"Hot up" is a versatile phrase that can describe both emotional and physical intensification.

Verb
  1. make more powerful
    • he souped up the old cars
  2. make more intense
    • Emotions were screwed up
  3. gain heat or get hot
    • The room heated up quickly

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