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Throttle up

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Vehicle Acceleration

Usually means speeding up a vehicle by increasing fuel flow.

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She throttled up her boat to catch up with the others.
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Action Intensity

Can imply increasing the intensity or effort in an activity.

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During the race, he throttled up his pace to take the lead.
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Technical Action

Used in technical contexts like piloting or operating machinery.

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The pilot throttled up for takeoff.
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