Definition of Speed up

1. Verb. Move faster. "These cars won't speed up "; "The car accelerated"

Exact synonyms: Accelerate, Quicken, Speed
Specialized synonyms: Brisk, Brisk Up, Brisken
Generic synonyms: Deepen, Intensify
Derivative terms: Accelerative, Acceleratory, Quickening, Speed, Speed, Speed, Speedup
Antonyms: Decelerate

2. Verb. Cause to move faster. "He accelerated the car"

Definition of Speed up

1. Verb. (idiomatic) To accelerate, to increase speed ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Speed Up

speed limit
speed limiter
speed limits
speed loader
speed loaders
speed networking
speed of light
speed of sound
speed queen
speed run
speed skate
speed skater
speed skating
speed trap
speed traps
speed up (current term)
speedball
speedballed
speedballer
speedballers
speedballing
speedboarder
speedboarders
speedboarding
speedboat
speedboating
speedboatings
speedboats
speedbump

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