Crank up Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkɹæŋk/ /ˈəp

KRANGK-uhp

UK

kɹˈæŋk/ /ˈʌp

krangk-UP

Definition

To increase the level, intensity, or volume of something, especially a machine, sound, or activity. It can also mean to start something and make it more active or energetic.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, mostly American English. Common with 'music,' 'volume,' and energy: 'crank up the music.' Implies making something louder, stronger, or more exciting. Not used for formal writing; avoid for gradual or small increases.

• Spanish: subir - aumentar - encender (nivel/volumen/energía)
• Portuguese (BR): aumentar - ligar (máquina/som/volume)
• Portuguese (PT): aumentar - ligar (máquina/som/volume)
• Chinese (Simplified): 调高 - 增强 - 打开（设备/音量/能量）
• Chinese (Traditional): 調高 - 增強 - 打開（設備/音量/能量）
• Hindi: बढ़ाना - चला देना (आवाज़/ऊर्जा/मशीन)
• Arabic: رفع - تشغيل (مستوى/صوت/طاقة)
• Bengali: বাড়ানো - বাড়িয়ে দেওয়া - চালু করা (শব্দ, শক্তি, তেজ ইত্যাদি)
• Russian: повысить - увеличить - включить на полную (громкость, энергию и т.д.)
• Japanese: 上げる - 強める - 盛り上げる
• Vietnamese: tăng lên - bật to (âm lượng, nhiệt độ, năng lượng, v.v.)
• Korean: 올리다 - 세게하다 - 강하게 하다
• Turkish: arttırmak - yükseltmek - coşturmak
• Urdu: بڑھا دینا - تیز کر دینا - زور سے شروع کرنا
• Indonesian: tăng lên - mở to (âm lượng, nhiệt độ, không khí, v.v.)

Example Sentences

Please crank up the heat—it's cold in here.

basic

He likes to crank up the music when he drives.

basic

Can you crank up the volume a bit?

basic

Let’s crank up the energy and finish this project!

natural

They really cranked up the pressure in the second half of the game.

natural

Once the party started, everyone cranked up the fun!

natural