kick up

The phrase 'kick up' is versatile and used in various informal contexts to describe actions involving increase, disturbance, or sudden activity.

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Definition

B2General

(informal)To cause a commotion or disturbance.

Example

  • The protesters kicked up a fuss outside the government building.

B2General

(informal)To increase in intensity or activity.

Example

  • The wind began to kick up as the storm approached.

C1Machinery

(technical)To move sharply upward.

Example

  • The lever kicked up when the machine was turned on.

B2Figurative

(informal)To react strongly or angrily to something.

Example

  • She kicked up when she found out about the new policy.

B2Colloquial

(colloquial)To make something more exciting.

Example

  • They kicked up the party with some live music.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "kick up":

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