drum up

British  

verb

1. (tr, adverb) to evoke or obtain (support, business, etc) by solicitation or canvassing

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drum up Idioms  

1. Bring about by persistent effort, as in I'm trying to drum up more customers , or We have to drum up support for this amendment . This expression alludes to making repeated drumbeats. [Mid-1800s]

2. Devise, invent, obtain, as in He hoped to drum up an alibi . [Mid-1800s]

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Example Sentences

Beijing is drumming up national pride in its high-tech manufacturing, as the country known as the world’s factory floor has also become a global leader in advanced technologies.

From The Wall Street Journal

The opportunity for Rocket to drum up business by refinancing Mr. Cooper borrowers is among the reasons Rocket stock is up nearly 80% this year.

From Barron's

That’s partially thanks to Tesla’s recent introduction of new Model Y and Model 3 trims, a strategy that the company has repeatedly used to drum up interest in its aging vehicle lineup.

From MarketWatch

Many are finding they can drum up funding in the private market, where disclosure rules are significantly less stringent, and that they can control who owns pieces of their company.

From The Wall Street Journal

And it’s drumming up attention on social media.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• canvass
• solicit