crank up (Meaning)

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crank up (v)

start by cranking

rotate with a crank

Feeling the afternoon slump, I decided to crank up the music for an energy boost.
With the party about to start, we cranked up the grill to get the burgers sizzling.
As the temperature dropped, she cranked up the thermostat to chase away the chill.
Determined to win the race, the cyclist cranked up the gears and pedaled harder.
To prepare for the presentation, they cranked up the projector and dimmed the lights.
The mechanic cranked up the car engine to diagnose the knocking sound.
Excited for their adventure, the kids cranked up the car windows to feel the cool breeze.
Feeling overwhelmed, she took a deep breath and told herself to crank up her patience.
The detective cranked up the interrogation video, watching the suspect's face for any tells.
As the suspense built in the movie, the composer cranked up the orchestral score.

start by cranking, rotate with a crank

spark, power,trigger, activate, drive, turn on, fuel, start,set off, run

shut off, cut off, stop, kill, brake, kill, cut, stop, shut off, cut out

Feeling the afternoon slump, I decided to crank up the music for an energy boost.

With the party about to start, we cranked up the grill to get the burgers sizzling.

As the temperature dropped, she cranked up the thermostat to chase away the chill.

Determined to win the race, the cyclist cranked up the gears and pedaled harder.