BEEF UP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

Beef Up: Definition and Usage

To beef up something means to increase, strengthen, or improve it. This phrase is commonly used in various contexts to describe making something more robust or effective.

Examples of Use

The term functions as a verb followed by a noun and particle, indicating an action directed towards strengthening or intensifying the noun it precedes.

"If you beef up something, you increase, strengthen, or improve it."

Pronunciation and Additional Information

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Author's summary: The phrase "beef up" describes efforts to make something stronger or better, commonly used in business, writing, and physical training contexts.

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