work up

US /wɜːrk ʌp/
UK /wɜːrk ʌp/
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1.

elaborar, desarrollar, armarse de

to develop or create something gradually

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She needs to work up the courage to ask for a raise.
Ella necesita armarse de valor para pedir un aumento.
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The chef will work up a new menu for the restaurant.
El chef elaborará un nuevo menú para el restaurante.
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2.

despertar, alterar

to make someone feel a particular emotion, especially a strong one

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He tried to work up some enthusiasm for the task.
Intentó despertar algo de entusiasmo por la tarea.
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Don't work yourself up over small things.
No te alteres por cosas pequeñas.
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