beef (up) (Meaning)

beef (up)

to add weight, strength, or power to (something)

The chef beefed up the steak with a generous layer of marinade.
The tired athlete needed to beef up at the gym to improve his strength.
The company is beefing up its security measures after a recent data breach.
The storm is beefing up as it approaches land, bringing high winds and heavy rain.
The government is beefing up its military presence in the border region to deter potential threats.
The budget has been beefed up to account for unforeseen expenses.
The team beefed up their defense in the second half, preventing the other team from scoring any more goals.
The police beefed up their investigation after receiving new evidence.
The lawyer beefed up his client's defense by introducing new witnesses.
The restaurant beefed up its menu with a variety of new dishes to attract more customers.

to add weight, strength, or power to (something)

tone (up),strengthen, fortify,harden, firm (up), toughen, energize, vitalize,temper, anneal

paralyze, damage, impair, cripple, hurt, wear out,weaken, harm, enfeeble, enervate

The chef beefed up the steak with a generous layer of marinade.

The tired athlete needed to beef up at the gym to improve his strength.

The company is beefing up its security measures after a recent data breach.

The storm is beefing up as it approaches land, bringing high winds and heavy rain.