TO BLOW UP

To fill with air or another gas

Example: Jack offered to help blow up the balloons before the party.

TO BLOW UP

To become very angry

Example: Heather got a bad report and was worried that her dad wouldblow upwhen he saw it.

TO BLOW UP

To explode

Example: The smoke coming out of the car made Austin worried that it might blow up.

TO BLOW UP

To make an image bigger

Example: Steve wanted the photo to beblown upso it could go on the wall.