Definition of Amp
Amp
Amp
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To increase the volume or intensity of something, especially sound or electricity.
e.g. The musician decided to amp up the guitar solo to get the crowd excited.
(abbreviation)
ampere, the SI unit of electric current;
e.g. A current of 1 amp flows through the electric circuit.
(verb)
(informal American) to fill someone with energy or make them excited (usually used as "amp up");
e.g. The formal invitation served to amp me up for the approaching event.
(verb)
to heighten something or make it more intense (often used as "amp up");
e.g. The stone floors amp up the cold in the room and keep it chilly.
(verb)
to sharply or suddenly increase the amount or level of something;
e.g. The factory plans to amp up production in order to increase their profits.
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