drum up
To generate or encourageTo generate or encourage; to campaign for.
» We've got to drum up some business in the shop.
Wir müssen etwas Schwung in den Laden bringen. — raggione
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2 senses(idiomatic)To generate or encourage; to campaign for.
The candidate gave speeches, shook hands, and kissed babies in an effort to drum up support before the election.
(UK, slang, transitive)To prepare food or drink with improvised implements, e.g. while camping; especially, to make tea in something other than a tea kettle.
- gather
Examples
3 sentencesWe've got to drum up some business in the shop.
deWir müssen etwas Schwung in den Laden bringen. — raggione
Unless we find some way to drum up more business, bankruptcy will be our only option.
Ziri uses the media to drum up his hatred of Muslims.
Forms
drums up, drumming up, drummed up, drummed up| Base form | drum up · to drum up |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | drums up |
| Present participle | drumming up |
| Past simple | drummed up |
| Past participle | drummed up |
irregular
Phrasal verbs
3 phrasal verbsSynonyms
2 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Phrasal verbs: introduction — Because it is a phrasal verb