English / phrasal verb
act up
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To malfunction, behave erratically, or cause trouble
In context
01
Right in the middle of dinner service, the commercial convection oven started to act up.
02
If the temperature gauge acts up again, we might ruin this delicate chocolate soufflé.
Synonyms
malfunction,misbehave,play up
Antonyms
function smoothly,work properly,operate well
Collocations
equipment acts up,the stove acts up,temperature sensors act up