Heat up
volume
British pronunciation/hˈiːt ˈʌp/
American pronunciation/hˈiːt ˈʌp/
hot up

Definition & Meaning of "heat up"

to heat up
[phrase form: heat]
01

to make something warm or hot

Transitive: to heat up sth
to heat up definition and meaning
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I 'm going to heat up some curry for lunch.
She heated up a towel in the microwave to soothe her sore muscles.
02

to experience an increase in temperature

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The oven needs some time to heat up before we can start baking.
When you stir the mixture, you 'll notice it gradually heats up due to the chemical reaction.
03

to become more intense or exciting

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The rivalry between the two teams has been intense all season, but now it 's really heating up as they face each other in the playoffs.
In the stock market, things can heat up quickly when there's news of a major acquisition or merger.
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