aufdrehen — meaning in English

English meaning

• amp noun Short for amplifier: a device that increases the volume or strength of an electronic signal.
• up adverb Toward or in a higher position; away from the ground.

Senses

aufdrehen is used for these senses in English:

• amp (colloquial, usually, with up) To connect to amplifiers.
• amp up (transitive) To amplify; to increase the power, interest, intensity, volume, etc. of (something).
• turn on (transitive) To set a flow of fluid or gas running by rotating a tap or valve. [from 19th c.]
• turn up (transitive) To increase the amount of something by means of a control, such as the volume, heat, or light.
• up (transitive, colloquial) To increase the level or amount of.

amp — full definition

1. noun Short for amplifier: a device that increases the volume or strength of an electronic signal.
2. verb To increase the intensity, energy, or excitement of something.

up — full definition

1. adverb Toward or in a higher position; away from the ground.
2. preposition Toward the top, source, or far end of something.
3. adjective Out of bed and active; awake.
4. adjective Working properly; functioning, especially of a computer system.
5. adjective In a cheerful or positive mood.

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