Bank up

verb

To store or save something for future use.

After his success in the lottery, he decided to bank up the money for his daughter's education
Visual representation of "bank up" - To store or save something for future use

Often appears as...

  • bank up savings
  • bank up energy
verb

To form into a bank or heap, to build up.

She decided to bank up the sand to prevent sea water from entering the premises
Visual representation of "bank up" - To form into a bank or heap, to build up

Often appears as...

  • bank up sand
  • bank up soil

Usage tips

Technical

verb

To increase to a higher intensity.

He decided to bank up the fire to survive the harsh winter night
Visual representation of "bank up" - To increase to a higher intensity

Often appears as...

  • bank up the fire
  • bank up the heat

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To store or save something for future use.

After his success in the lottery, he decided to bank up the money for his daughter's education
Visual representation of "bank up" - To store or save something for future use

Often appears as...

  • bank up savings
  • bank up energy
verb

To form into a bank or heap, to build up.

She decided to bank up the sand to prevent sea water from entering the premises
Visual representation of "bank up" - To form into a bank or heap, to build up

Often appears as...

  • bank up sand
  • bank up soil

Usage tips

Technical

verb

To increase to a higher intensity.

He decided to bank up the fire to survive the harsh winter night
Visual representation of "bank up" - To increase to a higher intensity

Often appears as...

  • bank up the fire
  • bank up the heat

Usage tips

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "bank up"
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Future Planning

Use 'bank up' when talking about preparing for future needs or uncertainties.

Illustration for Future Planning
I'm banking up some vacation days for a long trip next year.
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Financial Context

'Bank up' is often used with money-related topics, suggesting accumulation of funds.

Illustration for Financial Context
He's banking up his earnings for a down payment on a house.
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Abstract Resources

Can also refer to non-material things, like energy or time, being conserved.

Illustration for Abstract Resources
She needs to bank up energy before starting the marathon training.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Future Planning

Use 'bank up' when talking about preparing for future needs or uncertainties.

Illustration for Future Planning
I'm banking up some vacation days for a long trip next year.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Financial Context

'Bank up' is often used with money-related topics, suggesting accumulation of funds.

Illustration for Financial Context
He's banking up his earnings for a down payment on a house.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Abstract Resources

Can also refer to non-material things, like energy or time, being conserved.

Illustration for Abstract Resources
She needs to bank up energy before starting the marathon training.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Future Planning

Use 'bank up' when talking about preparing for future needs or uncertainties.

Illustration for Future Planning
I'm banking up some vacation days for a long trip next year.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Financial Context

'Bank up' is often used with money-related topics, suggesting accumulation of funds.

Illustration for Financial Context
He's banking up his earnings for a down payment on a house.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Abstract Resources

Can also refer to non-material things, like energy or time, being conserved.

Illustration for Abstract Resources
She needs to bank up energy before starting the marathon training.
Visual representation of the word "Bank up"

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