build up

US /bɪld ʌp/
UK /bɪld ʌp/
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1.

membangun, meningkatkan, mengembangkan

to increase or strengthen something gradually

:
She needs to build up her strength after the illness.
Dia perlu membangun kekuatannya setelah sakit.
The company managed to build up a good reputation over the years.
Perusahaan berhasil membangun reputasi yang baik selama bertahun-tahun.
2.

membangun citra, membesar-besarkan, memuji berlebihan

to praise someone or something in an exaggerated way, often to increase their importance or value

:
The media tried to build up the new celebrity.
Media mencoba membangun citra selebriti baru itu.
Don't build up your hopes too much.
Jangan terlalu membangun harapanmu.