boil up

US /bɔɪl ʌp/
UK /bɔɪl ʌp/
"boil up" picture
1.

ferver, explodir

to become very angry or excited

:
•
His anger began to boil up when he heard the news.
A raiva dele começou a ferver quando ele ouviu a notícia.
•
Tensions are starting to boil up between the two groups.
As tensões estão começando a ferver entre os dois grupos.
:
flare uperuptsimmerescalateintensify
2.

ferver, cozinhar por fervura

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

:
•
You need to boil up the potatoes until they are tender.
Você precisa ferver as batatas até que fiquem macias.
•
Let's boil up some water for tea.
Vamos ferver um pouco de água para o chá.
:
cooksimmerstew
:
boilboiling pointboil downhard-boiledsoft-boiledboil down toboil over