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to grind up
[phrase form: grind]
01
to crush or break something into small pieces or powder
Examples
The machine grinds up the grain into flour.
She needs to grind the pepper up before adding it to the sauce.
02
to dance in a sexual manner while pressing closely against another person
Examples
At the party, he was grinding up on her to the beat of the music.
She was grinding up against her partner to the beat of the music.
03
to make someone feel very tired, stressed, or overwhelmed from constant pressure or demands
Examples
The constant demands of the job began to grind him up over time.
The relentless pace of the project started to grind the team up.
