Heat up
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Common Foods
Use 'heat up' for usual items like leftovers, not raw ingredients to cook.
I will heat up last night's pizza for lunch.
Pro Tip 2/3Quick Process
'Heat up' implies a fast way to make something hot, not long cooking times.
Can you heat up the muffins for a minute?
Pro Tip 3/3Microwave Usage
It's commonly used when referring to microwave heating, but not exclusively.
Just heat up the stew in the microwave.
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