boil up

US /bɔɪl ʌp/
UK /bɔɪl ʌp/
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1.

ribollire, montare

to become very angry or excited

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His anger began to boil up when he heard the news.
La sua rabbia cominciò a ribollire quando sentì la notizia.
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Tensions are starting to boil up between the two groups.
Le tensioni stanno iniziando a ribollire tra i due gruppi.
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2.

far bollire, bollire

to cook something by boiling it, often until it is soft or reduced

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You need to boil up the potatoes until they are tender.
Devi far bollire le patate finché non sono tenere.
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Let's boil up some water for tea.
Facciamo bollire un po' d'acqua per il tè.
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