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to blow up
[phrase form: blow]
01
to cause something to explode
Transitive: to blow up sth
Examples
The sudden impact blew the car up.
1.1
to explode forcefully and releasing energy through a chemical or physical reaction
Intransitive
Examples
The experiment went wrong, causing the chemicals to blow up.
02
to fill with air or gas until something becomes inflated
Transitive: to blow up an inflatable object
Examples
Can you blow the beach ball up so we can play at the shore?
03
to make something larger
Transitive: to blow up a photograph or text
Examples
He decided to blow up the photograph for the art exhibit.
04
to increase in size
Intransitive
Examples
As the tire heated up, it began to blow up gradually.
05
to make something seem larger or more significant than it actually is
Transitive: to blow up sth
Intransitive
Examples
Do n't blow the issue up; it's a minor misunderstanding.
06
to add additional information or details on a topic
Transitive: to blow up a topic or content
Examples
Can you blow up the email with more information on the event?
07
to become extremely angry and lose control
Intransitive
Examples
The situation made her blow up unexpectedly.
08
to gain sudden and massive popularity, especially online or on social media
SlangExamples
Her TikTok dance blew up overnight; now she has a million followers.
