amps up
Raises the energy
Amps up means to increase intensity, energy, or volume.
From amplifier—the device that makes sound louder.
You can amp up the music, amp up your workout, or amp up the pressure on an opponent.
The phrase suggests energizing or intensifying something that's already in motion: The crowd amped up as the band took the stage.
- acceleratesIncreases in velocity
- cranks upIncreases power or volume
- energizesInfuses with vigor
- magnifiesIncreases perceived size
- galvanizesRouses to sudden activity
turns up the heat · excites · motivates · electrifies · provokes · strengthens · intensifies · raises the stakes · invigorates · agitates · stimulates · enhances · inflames · boosts · charges · kicks into gear · inspires · escalates
amps uptones down
dials back · calms down · winds down · de-escalates · scales back
amps upslows down
Reduces velocity progressively
decelerates · puts the brakes on · downshifts · coasts · holds back
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