work up

élaborer, développer

Faire naître progressivement un sentiment, une réaction physique ou une œuvre achevée grâce à des efforts.

En anglais simple : To gradually produce a feeling, physical response, or finished piece of work through effort.

• The walk worked up an appetite.
• We worked up a plan from her notes.
• Have you worked up the courage to call him?

Comment l'utiliser : work up something (We worked up a detailed proposal.); work up the courage to do something (He worked up the courage to ask for help.)

Synonymes : develop, build up

Expressions courantes : work up courage, work up an appetite, work up a sweat

exciter, susciter

Renforcer des sentiments ou rendre quelqu’un excité, en colère ou inquiet.

En anglais simple : To make feelings stronger or make someone become excited, angry, or worried.

• His speech worked up the crowd.
• She worked herself up over a small mistake.
• The campaign worked up public anger about the new tax.

Comment l'utiliser : work someone up (The frightening stories worked the children up.); work up something (Her speech worked up excitement among the crowd.)

Synonymes : stir up, arouse, excite

Contraires : calm

Expressions courantes : work up enthusiasm, work up anger, work up someone

examiner, faire un bilan médical

Examiner un patient et lui faire passer des tests pour connaître son état de santé.

En anglais simple : To examine a patient and do tests to find out about their health.

• The doctor worked up the patient.
• They worked him up for persistent chest pain.
• We need to work her up before deciding on treatment.

Comment l'utiliser : work someone up for something (The team worked her up for possible heart disease.)

Synonymes : examine, assess, evaluate

Expressions courantes : work up someone, work up patients