Beefed Up

Pronunciation: /biːft ʌp/

Definitions of beefed up

verb to strengthen or enhance something, often by adding more of something

Example Sentences

A1 I beefed up my sandwich with extra cheese and lettuce.

A2 She beefed up her resume with new skills and certifications.

B1 The company beefed up security measures after the data breach.

B2 The government beefed up military presence along the border.

C1 The author beefed up the characters in the revised edition of the book.

C2 The chef beefed up the flavor of the dish with additional spices and herbs.

adjective enhanced or made stronger

Example Sentences

A1 The new security system was beefed up to protect the building.

A2 The company beefed up their marketing campaign to attract more customers.

B1 The police beefed up their presence in the area to deter crime.

B2 The military beefed up their defenses along the border.

C1 The government beefed up security measures in response to the terrorist threat.

C2 The company beefed up their cybersecurity to prevent data breaches.

Examples of beefed up in a Sentence

formal The security measures were beefed up after the recent breach.

informal They beefed up security after the break-in.

slang They really beefed up security to prevent any more incidents.

figurative The team beefed up their defense to protect their lead in the game.

Grammatical Forms of beefed up

• past tense: beefed up
• plural: beefed ups
• comparative: more beefed up
• superlative: most beefed up
• present tense: beef up
• future tense: will beef up
• perfect tense: have beefed up
• continuous tense: is beefing up
• singular: beefed up
• positive degree: beefed up
• infinitive: to beef up
• gerund: beefing up
• participle: beefed up

Origin and Evolution of beefed up

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'beefed up' originated in the United States in the early 20th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense to describe the act of adding beef or meat to a dish to make it heartier or more substantial, 'beefed up' later evolved to mean enhancing or strengthening something, such as a plan, a team, or a product.