balance up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To achieve a balance, usually by increasing something, e.g., revenue.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Đạt được sự cân bằng, thường bằng cách tăng thứ gì đó
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
By raising taxes, we can balance up until the deficit is gone, instead of decreasing tax rates and therefore revenue, which would be balancing down.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To calculate a balance (a total).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “balance up” mean?
To achieve a balance, usually by increasing something, e.g., revenue.
Is “balance up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.