build up to something

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

▪ I. ˌbuild ˈup (to sth) derived
to become greater, more powerful or larger in number
• All the pressure built up and he was off work for weeks with stress.
• The music builds up to a rousing climax.
related noun ↑build-up (¹)
Main entry: ↑build_derived
 
▪ II. ˌbuild ˈup to sth | ˌbuild yourself ˈup to sth derived
to prepare for a particular moment or event
•Build yourself up to peak performance on the day of the exam.
•If you are building up to a competition you may wish to increase your fitness and endurance.
related noun ↑build-up (²)
Main entry: ↑build_derived