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to speed up
[phrase form: speed]
01
to become faster
Intransitive
02
to increase the speed of something
Transitive: to speed up an activity
speed up
v
Example
The river currents began to speed up after heavy rainfall in the upstream areas.
In the second half of the game, the pace started to speed up as both teams aimed for more goals.
As the storm approached, the winds began to speed up, causing trees to sway vigorously.
The heartbeat monitor indicated that the patient's heart rate began to speed up, requiring medical attention.
The wind started to speed up, making the sailing experience more exhilarating.
