English · Phrasal verb Attested

husband up

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To manage (something) or maintain (something) to fruition.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

quản lý hoặc duy trì đến khi thành công

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Where it’s used: Used American English

The investors husbanded up my inheritance into a small fortune.

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).

Common questions

What does “husband up” mean?

To manage (something) or maintain (something) to fruition.

Is “husband up” formal or informal?

husband up is generally dated.

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