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Bulk up

/bʌlk ʌp /

B1

PreIntermediate

1. To gain weight, particularly by adding muscle mass through diet and training.

  • He's been trying to bulk up before the start of football season.
  • She bulked up over the winter to prepare for her bodybuilding competition.

2. To increase the size or volume of something; to make something bigger or thicker.

  • They need to bulk up the report with more statistics.
  • The company is looking to bulk up its workforce in response to increased demand.

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