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
