boil up

US /bɔɪl ʌp/
UK /bɔɪl ʌp/
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1.

opborrelen, opkomen

to become very angry or excited

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His anger began to boil up when he heard the news.
Zijn woede begon op te borrelen toen hij het nieuws hoorde.
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Tensions are starting to boil up between the two groups.
De spanningen beginnen op te lopen tussen de twee groepen.
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2.

koken, opkoken

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.
Je moet de aardappelen koken tot ze gaar zijn.
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Let's boil up some water for tea.
Laten we wat water koken voor thee.
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