Meaning of the word "heat up" in English

What does "heat up" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

heat up

US /hiːt ˈʌp/

UK /hiːt ˈʌp/

to make something hot or warmer

Example:

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Can you heat up the soup for dinner?

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The sun quickly heated up the car's interior.

Synonym:

warm up reheat cook

to become more intense or exciting

Example:

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The debate started to heat up as both sides presented their arguments.

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The competition is really starting to heat up.

Synonym:

intensify escalate flare up become heated become exciting

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