Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hot-up

phrasal verb
/hɒt ʌp/
Definition
To become more exciting or intense.
Examples
  • As the final minutes of the game approached, the competition really began to hot-up.
  • Interest in the project started to hot-up after the announcement of the funding.
Meaning
The phrase ‘hot-up’ is often used to describe a situation that is gaining momentum or becoming more thrilling, especially in competitive contexts.
Synonyms
  • intensify
  • escalate
  • rev up