juice up
The phrase "juice up" is commonly used in informal contexts to mean enhancing or energizing something, but it has various meanings depending on the context.
Definition
B2General
(informal)To make something more lively, exciting, or interesting.
Example
- They juiced up the party with music and decorations.
- The new graphics juiced up the presentation.
B1Technology
(informal)To charge a device, such as a phone or laptop.
Example
- I need to juice up my phone because the battery's dead.
C1Economics
(informal)To strengthen or increase the effectiveness of something.
Example
- The government is trying to juice up the economy.
C1Substance Use
(slang)To take performance-enhancing drugs.
Example
- Athletes who juice up risk severe health consequences.
C2Violence
(slang)To seriously injure or kill someone with a knife.
Example
- The gang member threatened to juice up his rival.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "juice up":
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