brisk up
C1 formal separable both
In simple words
To speed up and become more active and full of energy.
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
formal
To become more lively, active, or fast-paced.
"Trade began to brisk up as the holiday season approached."
Grammar: inseparable
2 C1
idiomatic
formal
To cause something or someone to become more active or energetic.
"A cold splash of water brisked him up enough to finish his shift."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Largely archaic or dialectal. Rarely used in modern English. Encountered mainly in older literature. 'Liven up', 'perk up', or 'pick up' are preferred in contemporary usage.
Commonly used with
trade pace business movement activity
Forms
Base
brisk up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
brisks up
he/she/it
Past simple
brisked up
yesterday
Past participle
brisked up
have + pp
-ing form
brisking up
continuous
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