Collocations with "build up"

39 collocations found

build up archive

to gradually create a large collection of historical materials

archive6.8
build up a library

To gradually create a large and impressive collection of books.

library6.8
build up a stake

to gradually increase the size of one's share in a company over time

stake6.8
build up an appetite

to gradually do something that makes you feel hungry

appetite6.5
heat6.5
a backlog builds up

Describes the process of work or tasks accumulating.

backlog6.4
a queue builds up

A line gradually becomes longer.

queue6.2
gas5.5
build up contacts

To gradually create a network of useful people.

contact4.0