phrasal verb

Tense up

Rank #2203Letter TInseparable

2Sections

Become nervous, tense or unable to relax

Meanings

  • Become nervous, tense or unable to relax (intransitive, International English)

Examples

  • I suppose we should TENSE UP before they notice we're late.
  • They want us to TENSE UP to the new office by Friday.
  • I've got to TENSE UP across town for another meeting.

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