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to burn up
[phrase form: burn]
01
to be entirely destroyed by fire
Examples
The old barn burned up in minutes due to the intense heat of the fire.
The dry leaves piled up near the campsite started to burn up when a spark landed on them.
02
to completely use all of a resource, especially energy
Examples
Electronic devices left on standby can slowly burn up electricity.
The spaceship 's engines were designed to burn up a vast amount of fuel during takeoff.
03
to shine very brightly
Examples
The fireworks burned up in the night sky with vibrant colors.
The candles burned up on the birthday cake, their flames rising high.
04
to destroy completely by setting something on fire
Examples
They decided to burn the old documents up to maintain confidentiality.
The medieval invaders sought to burn up the enemy's supplies during the siege.
05
to make someone extremely angry or upset
Dialect
American
AmericanExamples
His careless remarks really burned her up during the meeting.
The unexpected delay burned up the already frustrated passengers.
06
to have a very high body temperature, often due to illness
Examples
The doctor confirmed that the patient was burning up with an infection.
When burning up with a fever, it's important to stay hydrated and rest.
