beef up

To make something bigger, stronger, or better.

"The government announced plans to beef up border security following the incidents."

Hear it in context

The Congress of Vienna (Part 2) (1814 to 1815)

Historia Civilis · 34:30

so Metternich used this opportunity to beef up Austria

Learn Real-Life English: Cooking “The Best Dish in the World” 🌎🥘 Beef Rendang | Comprehensible Input

Pensando Inglés · 15:07

Cut your beef up to be about this size.

The Central Processing Unit (CPU): Crash Course Computer Science #7

CrashCourse · 10:52

Next episode, we’re going to beef up our CPU,

Learn Real-Life English: Cooking “The Best Dish in the World” 🌎🥘 Beef Rendang | Comprehensible Input

Pensando Inglés · 16:27

We're trying to brown the beef up a little bit.

The July Revolution (1820 to 1830)

Historia Civilis · 23:20

you know, to beef up his religious credibility on the eve of the election.

See more examples →