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to hot up
[phrase form: hot]
01
to make something warmer or hotter
Dialect
British
British
Examples
I need to hot up the leftovers in the microwave for a quick meal.
To enjoy your tea, you can hot up the water in the kettle.
Examples
I left the soup on the stove, and it 's starting to hot up, so I'll need to check on it.
As the sun rose higher in the sky, the air began to hot up significantly.
03
to become more intense or exciting, often referring to a situation, competition, or activity
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BritishExamples
As the competition hot up, the teams gave their all to secure the championship title.
The race really started to hot up in the final stretch, with the two leading runners neck and neck.
04
to modify a vehicle or its engine to enhance its power or performance
Examples
He decided to hot up his car by adding a turbocharger for more horsepower.
The racing team worked to hot up their vehicle before the big competition.
