hop up

idiom

Meaning

To make something, especially a machine, better (faster, bigger etc.); to soup up.

Examples

SIMPLE

He wants to hop up his old car for the race.

CONTEXTUAL

The mechanic decided to hop up the engine to give the truck more power for heavy loads.

COMPLEX

After spending the entire winter in the garage, he finally managed to hop up the vintage motorcycle, significantly increasing its top speed and overall performance.

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