char up
The term "char up" has diverse meanings across different fields, including cooking, programming, and British idiomatic expressions.
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Definition
B2Cooking
(informal)To cook food on a grill or open flame until it becomes blackened or charred.
Example
- Make sure not to char up the vegetables too much, or they'll taste bitter.
C1Programming
(technical)In C programming, to declare a character variable as unsigned, allowing it to store values up to 255.
Example
- Using 'char up' in your code can help prevent overflow issues.
B2British English
(idiomatic, informal)To boil water and prepare a pot of tea.
Example
- I'll char up while you set the table for breakfast.
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