Definition of Amp
Amp
amp
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
an electronic device that amplifies power, voltage, or current (i.e. an amplifier), often including a loudspeaker;
e.g. An electric guitar must be connected to an amp before it is played.
(abbreviation)
ampere, the SI unit of electric current;
e.g. A current of 1 amp flows through the electric circuit.
(verb)
(informal American) to fill someone with energy or make them excited (usually used as "amp up");
e.g. The formal invitation served to amp me up for the approaching event.
(verb)
to heighten something or make it more intense (often used as "amp up");
e.g. The stone floors amp up the cold in the room and keep it chilly.
(verb)
to sharply or suddenly increase the amount or level of something;
e.g. The factory plans to amp up production in order to increase their profits.
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