work up to
phrasal verb
worked up to; working up to; works up to
: to reach (something, such as a rate or level) by gradually increasing in speed, intensity, etc.
The ship gradually worked up to full speed.
The story starts slow but works up to a brilliant conclusion.
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“Work up to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20up%20to. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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