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to steam up
[phrase form: steam]
01
to cause a surface particularly a glass one to become foggy
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
action verb
regular
separable
particle
up
base verb
steam
present tense
steam up
3rd person singular
steams up
present participle
steaming up
past simple
steamed up
past participle
steamed up
Examples
The boling the teapot steamed the windows up, creating a hazy effect.
02
(of a surface) to become covered with tiny water droplets
Examples
During summertime, my glasses steam up quite easily.
03
to cause someone to become extremely distress or annoyed
Informal
Examples
His constant criticism of her work began to steam her up, leading to frequent arguments.
04
to become extremely upset or angry
Informal
Examples
She tends to steam up when people do n't follow through on their commitments.
05
to make someone feel excited about something
Examples
Her passionate speech on the importance of environmental conservation managed to steam up the audience, inspiring them to take action.
06
to become enthusiastic or excited
Examples
He got all steamed up thinking about his date tomorrow
