work up

sviluppare, elaborare

Produrre gradualmente una sensazione, una risposta fisica o un lavoro compiuto attraverso l’impegno.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Come si usa: 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.)

Sinonimi: develop, build up

Espressioni comuni: work up courage, work up an appetite, work up a sweat

eccitare, suscitare

Rendere più forti le emozioni o suscitare eccitazione, rabbia o preoccupazione in qualcuno.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: work someone up (The frightening stories worked the children up.); work up something (Her speech worked up excitement among the crowd.)

Sinonimi: stir up, arouse, excite

Contrari: calm

Espressioni comuni: work up enthusiasm, work up anger, work up someone

visitare, valutare clinicamente

Visitare un paziente ed eseguire esami per conoscere il suo stato di salute.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: work someone up for something (The team worked her up for possible heart disease.)

Sinonimi: examine, assess, evaluate

Espressioni comuni: work up someone, work up patients