Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

heat-up

verb
/hiːt ʌp/
Definition
The act of becoming warmer or increasing in temperature, often used in contexts of cooking or warming something.
Examples
  • Be sure to heat up the leftovers before serving.
  • The competition started to heat up as the deadline approached.
  • You can heat up the soup in the microwave for a quick meal.
Meaning
To increase the temperature of something, typically food, or to become more intense in a figurative context.
Synonyms
  • warm up
  • toast
  • cook
  • intensify