Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bone-up
phrasal verb
/boʊn ʌp/
Definition
to study or learn something with great effort, usually to prepare for an upcoming test or situation.
Examples
- She decided to bone-up on her math skills before the big exam.
- He’s been boning up on his Spanish for the upcoming trip to Mexico.
Meaning
To intensively study or review material in order to improve knowledge or understanding of a subject.
Synonyms
- study
- review
- cram
- prepare
