blow up

verbA2 · Elementary

To fill with air or to explode.

Meanings of «blow up»

1. verb

to explode or destroy something with a sudden explosion

The soldiers will blow up the old bridge tonight.

2. verb

to fill something with air until it expands

Can you blow up this balloon for the party?

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Synonyms and similar words

explodedetonate

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