English · Phrasal verb Attested

heat up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To heat, to cause to become hotter.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm nóng lên

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To become busier or more exciting or intense.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trở nên sôi động hơn

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To infuriate or annoy (someone).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm cho ai đó tức giận

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “heat up” mean?

To heat, to cause to become hotter.

Is “heat up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.