amp up
Make something more powerful, exciting, or louder.
Meanings
To increase the volume, power, or intensity of a sound system or electronic device.
"The DJ amped up the music as more people arrived on the dance floor."
To increase the energy, excitement, or intensity of a situation or activity.
"The coach's speech really amped up the team before the final."
"We need to amp up the pressure on these guys."
— Barack Obama, campaign rally speech, 2012
To become or feel very excited or energized, often to an excessive degree.
"She was totally amped up after drinking three energy drinks before the race."
Originally from audio engineering (increasing amplifier power), now very common in informal speech. Used frequently in sports, music, marketing, and everyday conversation. Becoming increasingly common in British English as well as American English.
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