Meaning of the word "heating up" in English
What does "heating up" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
heating up
US /ˈhiːtɪŋ ʌp/
UK /ˈhiːtɪŋ ʌp/
Phrasal Verb
1.
to become warmer or hotter, or to make something warmer or hotter
Example:
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The oven is heating up, so we can put the pizza in soon.
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The weather is really heating up this week.
2.
to become more intense, exciting, or active
Example:
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The debate is really heating up now.
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Things are starting to heat up in the competition.