DRUM (SOMETHING) UP


Meaning of DRUM (SOMETHING) UP in English

drum something ↔ up phrasal verb ( see also ↑ drum )

to get support, interest, attention etc from people by making an effort:

He travelled throughout Latin America drumming up support for the confederation.

The organization is using the event to drum up business (=get more work and sales) .

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.