What does "build up" mean?

To construct or increase gradually To develop something over time, or to accumulate.

How do you use "build up" in a sentence?

He built up a successful business. You need to build up your strength. Traffic builds up during rush hour.

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral

Meaning: To construct or increase gradually

逐步建立或增加

Construir o aumentar gradualmente

徐々に築き上げる、増やす

서서히 쌓아 올리다, 늘리다

To develop something over time, or to accumulate.

随着时间发展某事物，或积累。

Desarrollar algo con el tiempo o acumular.

時間をかけて発展させる、または蓄積する。

시간을 들여 무언가를 발전시키거나 축적하다.

Base verb: build

Particle: up

Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

He built up a successful business.
他建立了一个成功的企业
Construyó un negocio exitoso
彼は成功したビジネスを築き上げた
그는 성공적인 사업을 쌓아 올렸다.
You need to build up your strength.
你需要增强体力
Necesitas recuperar fuerzas
体力をつける必要がある
체력을 키워야 한다.
Traffic builds up during rush hour.
高峰期交通会拥堵起来
El tráfico se acumula en hora punta
ラッシュアワーには渋滞が発生する
러시아워에는 교통 체증이 발생한다.

Context: development, accumulation, growth

Tone: constructive

From constructing by adding layers or parts.

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal