crank it
Turn it up
Crank it means to increase intensity, volume, or effort dramatically.
The image comes from turning a crank to amplify power or output: Crank it up, I love this song.
More broadly, to crank it is to perform with maximum energy or enthusiasm: We really need to crank it if we're going to finish on time.
- gearToothed wheel or belongings
- boostUpward push or increase
- volumeAmount of space filled
- full blastMaximum power or volume
- loud musicHigh-decibel audio entertainment
amplify · drive · lever · invigorate · high energy · bass · energize · surge · hustle · let it rip · escalate · switch · intensify · stereo · dial · treble · turbine · push
intensity/volume level
crank itturn it down
turn it off · dial it back · power down · throttle down · tone it down
energy/effort
crank ittake it easy
Advice to relax
wind down · ease up · back off · dial it back · chill out