Jack up
verb
To increase significantly, especially the price or value of something.
The hotel has jacked up its prices for the holiday season.
Often appears as...
- jack up prices
- jack up rates
verb
To lift something heavy using a jack.
I am going to jack up the car to change the tire.
Often appears as...
- jack up the car
- jack up the vehicle
Usage tips
General, Technical
verb
To support, increase or make stronger.
They were trying to jack up their argument with irrelevant details.
Often appears as...
- jack up confidence
- jack up support
verb
To increase the effectiveness or intensity of something.
You need to jack up your energy for the game.
Often appears as...
- jack up the energy
- jack up the intensity
verb
To inject oneself with drugs.
He was found jacking up in the bathroom.
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial, Idiomatic
verb
To increase significantly, especially the price or value of something.
The hotel has jacked up its prices for the holiday season.
Often appears as...
- jack up prices
- jack up rates
verb
To lift something heavy using a jack.
I am going to jack up the car to change the tire.
Often appears as...
- jack up the car
- jack up the vehicle
Usage tips
General, Technical
verb
To support, increase or make stronger.
They were trying to jack up their argument with irrelevant details.
Often appears as...
- jack up confidence
- jack up support
verb
To increase the effectiveness or intensity of something.
You need to jack up your energy for the game.
Often appears as...
- jack up the energy
- jack up the intensity
verb
To inject oneself with drugs.
He was found jacking up in the bathroom.
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial, Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Market Trends
Used when discussing economics or market changes, indicating a strategic or forced increase.
During the peak season, vendors often jack up the prices.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Often implies frustration or disapproval when prices are raised unfairly.
Customers are upset because the store jacked up the price of milk again.
Pro Tip 3/3Caution in Usage
Avoid using in formal writing, as it can be seen as too casual or colloquial.
I was surprised to see my bill had been jacked up without notice.
Pro Tip 1/3Market Trends
Used when discussing economics or market changes, indicating a strategic or forced increase.
During the peak season, vendors often jack up the prices.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Often implies frustration or disapproval when prices are raised unfairly.
Customers are upset because the store jacked up the price of milk again.
Pro Tip 3/3Caution in Usage
Avoid using in formal writing, as it can be seen as too casual or colloquial.
I was surprised to see my bill had been jacked up without notice.
Pro Tip 1/3Market Trends
Used when discussing economics or market changes, indicating a strategic or forced increase.
During the peak season, vendors often jack up the prices.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Often implies frustration or disapproval when prices are raised unfairly.
Customers are upset because the store jacked up the price of milk again.
Pro Tip 3/3Caution in Usage
Avoid using in formal writing, as it can be seen as too casual or colloquial.
I was surprised to see my bill had been jacked up without notice.
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