amp

/æmp/
verb
  1. To increase the power, energy, or intensity of something.
    • We need to amp our marketing efforts to reach more customers.
    • Adding more bass can really amp the energy of a song.
    • The coach tried to amp the team's motivation before the big game.
noun
  1. A unit for measuring the strength of an electric current.
    • The charger for my laptop uses 2.4 amps.
    • This circuit can handle up to 15 amps before the breaker trips.
    • An electric car battery might deliver hundreds of amps to the motor.
  2. Short for amplifier, a device that makes sound louder.
    • The guitarist turned up the amp for the solo.
    • She plugged her microphone into the amp so everyone could hear.
    • We need a bigger amp for the outdoor concert.
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