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to speed up
[phrase form: speed]
01
to become faster
Intransitive
Example
The river currents began to speed up after heavy rainfall in the upstream areas.
As the storm approached, the winds began to speed up, causing trees to sway vigorously.
02
to increase the speed of something
Transitive: to speed up an activity
Example
The government launched initiatives to speed up the processing of visa applications for international travelers.
The chef added a special ingredient to speed up the cooking time of the dish.
