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to build up
01
acumular-se, intensificar-se
to become more powerful, intense, or larger in quantity
Intransitive
informações gramaticais
composição morfológica
frasal
verbo de ação
regular
inseparável
partícula
up
verbo base
build
presente
build up
3.ª pessoa do singular
builds up
particípio presente
building up
pretérito simples
built up
particípio passado
built up
Exemplos
As the tension builds up, everyone anticipates the final match.
À medida que a tensão aumenta, todos antecipam a partida final.
02
acumular, desenvolver
to make something more powerful, intense, or larger in quantity
Transitive: to build up strength or intensity of something
Exemplos
She built up her reputation as a reliable professional over the years.
Ela construiu sua reputação como profissional confiável ao longo dos anos.
03
fortalecer, acumular
(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
Exemplos
The nation is building up its military in response to regional tensions.
A nação está aumentando seu exército em resposta às tensões regionais.
04
desenvolver, melhorar
to make something available or usable for a different purpose
Transitive: to build up sth
Exemplos
We need to build up the website to attract more visitors.
Precisamos construir o site para atrair mais visitantes.
05
desenvolver, fortalecer
to increase physical strength
Transitive: to build up physical strength
Exemplos
He decided to build his muscles up by lifting weights regularly.
Ele decidiu aumentar seus músculos levantando pesos regularmente.
06
construir, desenvolver
to support the growth or success of someone or something
Transitive: to build up sb/sth
Exemplos
The team worked hard to build up their reputation in the industry.
A equipe trabalhou duro para construir sua reputação na indústria.
07
montar, construir
to put components or materials together to create something
Transitive: to build up sth
Exemplos
The mechanic plans to build up the car engine by adding new components.
O mecânico planeja construir o motor do carro adicionando novos componentes.
