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Definition of amp up phrasal verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

amp up

phrasal verb
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amp something up (informal)
  1. to play something, usually music, through an electric amplifier; to increase the volume of sound of amplified music
    • The DJ knew exactly when to amp the music up.
  2. to increase the level or amount of something
    • We're always looking for ways to amp up productivity in the workplace.
amp somebody up (North American English, informal)
  1. to make somebody feel excited and full of energy
    • After amping the crowd up with an impressive light show, the band took to the stage.

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