Definitions

1. noun

meat from cattle, especially the flesh of a mature bull or ox, used as food.

“The restaurant served a variety of grilled beef dishes.”

2. noun

a complaint or grievance, especially about a person or situation.

“He had a beef with his neighbor over the noise complaint.”

3. verb

to criticize or quarrel with someone.

“He beefed up his argument with more evidence.”

4. verb

to strengthen or increase the intensity of something.

“The team beefed up their defense with new players.”