Fire up
[Phrasal Verb] FIRE UP - Spark Enthusiasm: Igniting Passion in Everyday Tasks!
stimulate or energize.
To 'fire up' generally means to excite, inspire, or energize oneself or others. For instance, coaches often 'fire up' their teams before a big game with motivational speeches. Similarly, you might 'fire up' a crowd at a concert or rally by generating excitement through music or speeches. This phrasing is powerful for creating visuals of sparking activity or reinvigorating a group or situation with new energy and zeal—it’s about starting that metaphorical engine and getting it roaring.
Example Sentences
He fired up the grill for the barbecue.
He started the grill for the barbecue.
The speech really fired up the crowd, and they cheered enthusiastically.
The speech really excited the crowd, and they cheered enthusiastically.
The coach fired up the team with an inspiring pep talk before the game.
The coach motivated the team with an inspiring pep talk before the game.