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to pile up
[phrase form: pile]
01
to increase in amount or quantity over time
Intransitive
Example
If you do n't address your issues, they 'll just pile up over time.
Bills just seem to pile up when you least expect it.
The snow has been piling up all night; we'll need to shovel it in the morning.
02
to stack things on top of each other
Transitive: to pile up sth
Example
She piled up the dirty dishes in the sink.
The workers piled up the bricks to prepare for construction.
At the construction site, workers piled up sandbags to prevent flooding.
03
to put a large quantity or group of things in one place or on top of one another
Transitive: to pile up sth
Example
He 's been piling up antique collections from around the world.
She has piled awards up over her years of hard work and dedication.
The charity organization has managed to pile up donations from generous supporters over the years.