bulk out
The phrase 'bulk out' is a phrasal verb commonly used to describe making something larger or more substantial by adding extra material or substance.
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Definition
B2General
(transitive, informal)To increase the size or volume of something by adding extra material.
Example
- She added vegetables to the soup to bulk it out.
- The manufacturer bulked out the product with fillers.
B2Physical Fitness
(intransitive, informal)To become larger and more muscular.
Example
- He spent months in the gym to bulk out for the competition.
B2Cooking
(transitive, informal)To make a dish more substantial by adding extra ingredients.
Example
- Add beans to bulk out the chili.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bulk out":
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