work up

entwickeln, aufbauen

Durch Anstrengung nach und nach ein Gefühl, eine körperliche Reaktion oder eine fertige Arbeit hervorbringen.

In einfachem Englisch: To gradually produce a feeling, physical response, or finished piece of work through effort.

• The walk worked up an appetite.
• We worked up a plan from her notes.
• Have you worked up the courage to call him?

So benutzt man es: work up something (We worked up a detailed proposal.); work up the courage to do something (He worked up the courage to ask for help.)

Synonyme: develop, build up

Häufige Wendungen: work up courage, work up an appetite, work up a sweat

aufregen, schüren

Gefühle verstärken oder jemanden in Aufregung, Wut oder Sorge versetzen.

In einfachem Englisch: To make feelings stronger or make someone become excited, angry, or worried.

• His speech worked up the crowd.
• She worked herself up over a small mistake.
• The campaign worked up public anger about the new tax.

So benutzt man es: work someone up (The frightening stories worked the children up.); work up something (Her speech worked up excitement among the crowd.)

Synonyme: stir up, arouse, excite

Gegenteile: calm

Häufige Wendungen: work up enthusiasm, work up anger, work up someone

untersuchen, diagnostisch abklären

Einen Patienten untersuchen und Tests durchführen, um seinen Gesundheitszustand zu beurteilen.

In einfachem Englisch: To examine a patient and do tests to find out about their health.

• The doctor worked up the patient.
• They worked him up for persistent chest pain.
• We need to work her up before deciding on treatment.

So benutzt man es: work someone up for something (The team worked her up for possible heart disease.)

Synonyme: examine, assess, evaluate

Häufige Wendungen: work up someone, work up patients