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to add up
[phrase form: add]
01
to be logically consistent
Intransitive
Examples
The financial figures in the report do n't add up; there seems to be an error.
Her explanation of the situation did n't add up, and I had my doubts.
02
to increase in number or amount over time
Intransitive
Examples
The pressure has been adding up at work, and it's starting to affect my stress levels
Over the years, the wear and tear on the car 's engine added up, leading to its breakdown.
03
to find the total of a set of numbers or quantities
Transitive: to add up numbers or quantities
Examples
Please add up the expenses for the month and provide me with the total.
Add these numbers up and tell me the result.
04
to form an opinion by considering different factors
Transitive: to add up an opinion
Examples
After hearing all the arguments in the debate, I added up my opinion on the topic.
Let 's add up our impression of the new employee after working with them for a few weeks.
