Pronunciation: /wɜːrkt ʌp/
verb past tense of the verb 'work', meaning to exert effort in order to achieve or make something
A1 I worked up the courage to ask my crush out on a date.
A2 She worked up a sweat during her intense workout at the gym.
B1 The students worked up a plan to raise money for their school trip.
B2 After hours of practice, the band worked up a great performance for the concert.
C1 The CEO worked up a strategy to expand the company's market share.
C2 The chef worked up a new recipe that became a signature dish at the restaurant.
adjective feeling or showing strong emotion, especially anger or excitement
A1 She gets worked up easily when things don't go as planned.
A2 The children were all worked up about the upcoming field trip.
B1 After the argument, he was too worked up to continue the conversation.
B2 She tends to get worked up over small details and stress herself out.
C1 Despite being worked up over the deadline, he managed to stay focused and complete the project.
C2 The CEO's worked up demeanor during the meeting made everyone nervous about the company's future.
formal The employees were getting worked up over the upcoming deadline.
informal Don't get so worked up about it, everything will be fine.
slang She was all worked up about the party last night.
figurative His words worked her up into a frenzy of emotions.
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