English / phrasal verb
Bulk up
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To make something larger, stronger, or more formidable, especially armed forces or diplomatic presence
In context
01
The border nation began to bulk up its security forces ahead of the contentious summit.
02
The ambassador decided to bulk up the embassy staff to handle the influx of diplomatic cables.
Synonyms
strengthen,reinforce,beef up
Antonyms
downsize,weaken,scale back
Collocations
bulk up military forces,bulk up security,bulk up diplomatic presence