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to build up
01
développer
to become more powerful, intense, or larger in quantity
Intransitive
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
à particule
verbe d’action
régulier
inséparable
particule
up
verbe de base
build
présent
build up
3e personne du singulier
builds up
participe présent
building up
passé simple
built up
participe passé
built up
Exemples
As the tension builds up, everyone anticipates the final match.
Alors que la tension s'intensifie, tout le monde anticipe le match final.
02
accumuler, développer
to make something more powerful, intense, or larger in quantity
Transitive: to build up strength or intensity of something
Exemples
She built up her reputation as a reliable professional over the years.
Elle a bâti sa réputation en tant que professionnelle fiable au fil des années.
03
renforcer, accumuler
(in a military context) to strengthen one's forces and resources in anticipation of a potential conflict
Transitive: to build up military forces or resources
Exemples
The nation is building up its military in response to regional tensions.
La nation renforce son armée en réponse aux tensions régionales.
04
développer, améliorer
to make something available or usable for a different purpose
Transitive: to build up sth
Exemples
We need to build up the website to attract more visitors.
Nous devons construire le site Web pour attirer plus de visiteurs.
05
développer, renforcer
to increase physical strength
Transitive: to build up physical strength
Exemples
He decided to build his muscles up by lifting weights regularly.
Il a décidé de renforcer ses muscles en soulevant des poids régulièrement.
06
construire, développer
to support the growth or success of someone or something
Transitive: to build up sb/sth
Exemples
The team worked hard to build up their reputation in the industry.
L'équipe a travaillé dur pour construire sa réputation dans l'industrie.
07
assembler, construire
to put components or materials together to create something
Transitive: to build up sth
Exemples
The mechanic plans to build up the car engine by adding new components.
Le mécanicien prévoit de construire le moteur de la voiture en ajoutant de nouveaux composants.
