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to creep up
[Verb]
to gradually add to the amount, number, price, etc. of something
Ex: As the project progressed , the scope began creep up, requiring additional resources and time .
to ease up
[Verb]
to reduce pressure, intensity, or pace of something to make someone feel more at ease
to let up
[Verb]
to become less intense or strong
Ex: The pain in my let up after I took the pain medication , allowing me to move more freely .
to pile up
[Verb]
to increase in amount or quantity over time
Ex: piled up in the backyard during autumn .
to pump up
[Verb]
to increase or enhance something
Ex: Due to the positive response from users , the app developers decided pump up the features in the next update .
to run up
[Verb]
to cause the cost or value of something to increase
Ex: The limited edition nature of the ran up its market value .
to shoot up
[Verb]
(of an amount or price) to increase rapidly
Ex: The unexpected event caused expenses shoot up for the project .
to slow up
[Verb]
to decrease in speed or pace
Ex: The river current began slow up as it entered the wider , calmer section .
to turn up
[Verb]
to turn a switch on a device so that it makes more sound, heat, etc.
Ex: The soup was n't heating up fast enough , so turned up the stove .
to scale up
[Verb]
to cause an increase in the amount, size, or significance of something
Ex: To keep up with the competition , the restaurant decided scale up its menu offerings and renovate its dining space .
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