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crank up
crank 1 C0725000 (krăngk)n.1. A device for transmitting rotary motion, consisting of a handle or arm attached at right angles to a shaft.2. A clever turn of speech; a verbal conceit: quips and cranks.3. A peculiar or eccentric idea or action.4. Informal a. A grouchy person.b. An eccentric person, especially one who is unduly zealous.5. Slang Methamphetamine.v. cranked, crank·ing, cranks v.tr.1. a. To start or operate (an engine, for example) by or as if by turning a handle.b. To move or operate (a window, for example) by or as if by turning a handle.2. To make into the shape of a crank; bend.3. To provide with a handle that is used in turning.v.intr.1. To turn a handle.2. To wind in a zigzagging course.adj. Of, being, or produced by an eccentric person: a crank letter; a crank phone call.Phrasal Verbs: crank out To produce, especially mechanically and rapidly: cranks out memo after memo. crank up1. To cause to start or get started as if by turning a crank: cranked up a massive publicity campaign.2. To cause to intensify, as in volume or force: cranks up the sound on the stereo.
[Middle English, from Old English cranc- (as in crancstæf, weaving implement).]
crank 2 C0725000 (krăngk)adj. Nautical Liable to capsize; unstable.
[Origin unknown.]crank up vb (tr) 1. to increase (loudness, output, etc): he cranked up his pace. 2. to set in motion or invigorate: news editors have to crank up tired reporters. 3. (Recreational Drugs) (intr, adverb) to inject a narcotic drugThesaurus| Verb | 1. | crank up - start by cranking; "crank up the engine"crankstart up, start - get going or set in motion; "We simply could not start the engine"; "start up the computer" | | 2. | crank up - rotate with a crankcrankcircumvolve, rotate - cause to turn on an axis or center; "Rotate the handle" |
crank up
crank up1. Literally, to turn a crank on something so that it starts working. A noun or pronoun can be used between "crank" and "up." Annabelle was thrilled when I cranked up the music box for her.2. To prompt or cause someone to do something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "crank" and "up." I know I'm supposed to be researching right now, but I've had a really hard time cranking myself up to do it.3. To intensify. A noun or pronoun can be used between "crank" and "up." If we don't crank up our efforts, we'll never meet our goal for the fundraiser.4. To start. A noun or pronoun can be used between "crank" and "up." You need to crank up this project now, in order to finish it by the deadline.5. To raise the volume of something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "crank" and "up." Hey, that's a great song—crank up the radio!See also: crank, upcrank someone upFig. to motivate; to get someone started. (See also something up">crank something up.) See if you can crank up your brother and get him going on time today. Some mornings, I can't crank myself up enough to get to work on time.See also: crank, upcrank something up 1. to get a machine or a process started. (Alludes to turning the starting crank of an early automobile.) Please crank the machinery so the workers can start working. Let's crank up the drill and make a few holes here in the wall. 2. to increase the volume of an electronic device. He cranked it up a little more and CRACK, there went both speakers! Kelly cranked up his stereo until we were nearly deafened.See also: crank, upcrank up1. Get started, as in The theater season is cranking up with four benefit performances. This expression transfers the literal sense of crank, "operate a motor by turning a crank," to starting any activity. [Slang; 1930s] 2. Stimulate or intensify one's efforts. For example, We've got to crank up enthusiasm for this new product, or Close to the election the campaign really cranked up. [Slang; mid-1900s] See also: crank, upcrank upv.1. To cause a machine to start working by or as if by turning a crank: The mechanic cranked up the antique car to show us how it worked. We waved goodbye as the pilot cranked the engines up.2. To put something into action: The producers cranked up a massive publicity campaign before releasing the film.3. To motivate someone: I could barely crank myself up to get to school this morning. An emcee came out before the performance and cranked up the crowd.4. To cause something to intensify, as in volume or force: I cranked up the stereo when my favorite song came on. We cranked the motor up to 4200 rpm.See also: crank, upcrank something up1. tv. to start something up. (Probably alludes to the old style car that had to be started with a crank.) I’ll go out and crank the car up so it can warm up. 2. tv. to increase the volume of an electronic device. Kelly cranked up his stereo until we were nearly deafened. See also: crank, something, upEncyclopediaSeecrankcrank up
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