WORK UP


Meaning of WORK UP in English

Function: transitive verb

Date: 15th century

1 : to stir up : ROUSE

2 : to produce by mental or physical work < worked up a comedy act> < worked up a sweat in the gym>

intransitive verb : to rise gradually in intensity or emotional tone

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.