Definitions

1. noun

An electrical device that increases the voltage of an alternating current, typically used to power electrical equipment such as radios and televisions.

“The amp in her music equipment was broken, so she couldn’t practice her guitar.”

2. verb

To increase the voltage or power of something, typically electrical equipment.

“The engineer had to amp up the voltage to the generator to meet the increased demand.”

3. verb

To increase or intensify something, such as sound or emotion.

“The music was so quiet that I had to amp it up on my phone to hear it clearly.”

4. abbreviation

Amperes, a unit of electric current.

“The device uses 5 amps of power.”