amp up

British  

verb

1. to increase

2. to increase the power or force of (something)

3. to excite, arouse, or work up (a person, emotions, etc)

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Example Sentences

This leverage can amp up bullish bets while markets are rising, but it can quickly sour during moments of turmoil, forcing investors to dump holdings to satisfy lenders.

From The Wall Street Journal

While patients may not mind if doctors amp up the tests and use high-tech diagnostics, there’s a fine line between doing enough for patients and doing too much.

From Barron's

You can go crazy with string lights to create an enchanted tree in your backyard or adorn it with some creepy critters — snakes, bats, spiders…you name it — to amp up the scare factor.

From Salon

Massive media deals and an extended playoff amp up the stakes.

From The Wall Street Journal

The likes of American sprinter Noah Lyles jump around and amp up the crowd.

From BBC