Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
turn-up-the-heat
Phrase
/tɜrn ʌp ðə hiːt/
Definition
To increase the intensity or pressure in a situation, usually to encourage a greater effort or urgency.
Examples
- During the negotiations, the manager decided to turn up the heat on the developers to meet the deadline.
- As the competition became fierce, the players turned up the heat to outperform their rivals.
Meaning
This phrase is commonly used to suggest making something more intense, whether in a literal sense (like adjusting a thermostat) or in a figurative sense (like increasing competition or pressure).
Synonyms
- Intensify
- Increase pressure
- Fast-track
