Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jack-up
verb
/dʒæk ʌp/
Definition
To increase or raise something, especially prices or levels.
Examples
- The company decided to jack up the prices of its products due to increased demand.
- We need to jack up our efforts if we want to meet the deadline.
- He managed to jack up his score on the test by studying hard.
Meaning
The term ‘jack-up’ is commonly used to describe the act of elevating or enlarging an item or cost, often significantly and abruptly.
Synonyms
- raise
- increase
- boost
- elevate
