build-ups

[US]/[ˈbɪldˌʌps]/
[UK]/[ˈbɪldˌʌps]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A gradual increase in intensity or amount.; A series of events or actions leading to a climax.; In sports, a period of sustained pressure by a team.; In music, a passage that builds in intensity.

Phrases & Collocations

build-ups ahead

significant build-ups

build-ups to climax

dramatic build-ups

build-up phase

initial build-ups

build-ups occurred

watching build-ups

intense build-ups

gradual build-ups

Example Sentences

the film had several dramatic build-ups before the final confrontation.

the team worked on build-ups to their offensive plays during practice.

the speaker used a slow build-up to create suspense in his speech.

the music's build-up created a powerful atmosphere for the concert.

the novel's build-up to the climax was exceptionally well-crafted.

the company is focusing on build-ups to its new product launch.

the athlete needed a strong build-up to peak performance for the competition.

the story's build-up gradually revealed the protagonist's hidden past.

the politician skillfully used build-ups to gain public support.

the software developers planned build-ups for the new features release.

the chef carefully planned the build-up of flavors in the dish.

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