gun up
"Gun up" often implies preparation involving firearms, either in personal arming or in readiness for a specific activity.
Definition
C1General
(informal, slang)To arm oneself or others with firearms.
Example
- He decided to gun up before heading into the dangerous area.
C1Clay Shooting
(technical, sport)To have the firearm pre-mounted before the target appears.
Example
- In competitive clay shooting, it's crucial to gun up before the target is released.
C1Vehicles
(informal, slang)To accelerate the engine of a vehicle aggressively.
Example
- He gunned up the engine to show off his new car.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "gun up":
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