Increasing or Decreasing

to become more powerful, intense, or larger in quantity

As the tension builds up, everyone anticipates the final match.

to increase something, such as a quantity, level, or value

The manager's decision to bump up employee benefits was well-received.

to gradually add to the amount, number, price, etc. of something

Prices at the gas pump started to creep up, causing concerns among commuters.

to reduce pressure, intensity, or pace of something to make someone feel more at ease

After weeks of intensive training, the coach decided to let the team ease up for a few days.

to suddenly become more intense, especially in terms of a situation or conflict

The argument between the neighbors flared up again, and the police were called.

to increase in value, extent, amount, etc.

The demand for the product caused its price to go up.

to act more quickly because there is not much time

He doesn’t need to hurry up as he’s already finished his work.

to increase the price of something

The company is kicking up the prices of its products due to rising inflation.

to become less intense or strong

The heavy rain let up after a few hours, giving way to sunny skies.

to take and lift something or someone up

He picked the suitcase up and walked to the taxi stand.

to increase in amount or quantity over time

If you don't address your issues, they'll just pile up over time.

to inject air into an object using a tool

Before the bike ride, he needed to pump up his tires.

to move something in an upward direction

The crowd cheered as the player jumped and pushed the ball up into the basket.

to increase the speed of an engine

The mechanic revved up the engine to test its performance.

to cause the cost or value of something to increase

Global events can run up the price of commodities.

to imprison someone as a punishment

The judge decided to send the criminal up for his role in the robbery.

(of an amount or price) to increase rapidly

After the release of their new product, the company's stock prices shot up.

to decrease in speed or pace

As they reached the incline, the cyclists naturally began to slow up to conserve energy.

to become faster

The river currents began to speed up after heavy rainfall in the upstream areas.

to increase the size, amount, intensity, speed, etc. of something

The government decided to step up security measures in response to the increased threat.

to turn a switch on a device so that it makes more sound, heat, etc.

Can you turn up the radio?I want to listen to this song.

to cause an increase in the amount, size, or significance of something

The government announced initiatives to scale up renewable energy sources to reduce carbon emissions.