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crank up

crank up


verb 
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb start something with crank: to start something, especially an engine, with a crank

2. transitive verb increase something: to increase the force, volume, or intensity of something ( informal )

3. transitive verb start something: to get something to begin to operate or happen ( informal )

4. intransitive verb inject drug: to take or inject an illegal drug ( slang )

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