Work up
/wɜːk ʌp/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To stimulate or arouse emotions or feelings.
- The movie worked up their emotions, making many in the audience tear up.
- She managed to work up some enthusiasm for the project despite its challenges.
2. To develop or build up a sweat or physical condition through activity.
- After a mile of jogging, he had worked up quite a sweat.
- The coach instructed them to work up their stamina before the big game.
3. To prepare or generate a plan, idea, or solution.
- They decided to work up a new proposal after the initial one was rejected.
- The team worked up a strategy to tackle the new market challenges.
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