beef up

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Contents

1 English
- 1.1 Verb
  - 1.1.1 Related terms
  - 1.1.2 Translations

English[edit]

Verb[edit]

(idiomatic) to strengthen or reinforce; to add substance to

We need to beef up security around the airport.

Related terms[edit]

Translations[edit]

to strengthen or reinforce — see strengthen

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