pump up

US /pʌmp ʌp/
UK /pʌmp ʌp/
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1.

to increase the volume or intensity of something, especially music

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Can you pump up the music? I can barely hear it.
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The crowd started to pump up the energy as the band played.
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amplifyboostintensifyraiseescalate
2.

to inflate something with air

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We need to pump up the tires before the bike ride.
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He used a hand pump to pump up the inflatable mattress.
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inflateaeratefill
3.

to make someone feel more enthusiastic, confident, or excited

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The coach tried to pump up the team before the big game.
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She listened to upbeat music to pump herself up for the presentation.
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motivateexciteenergizeencourageboost
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