beefed-up

[ beeft-uhp ]

adjective

1. strengthened or reinforced.

Word History and Origins

Origin of beefed-up¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Polling places and locations where ballots are counted have beefed up security in advance of Tuesday’s election, deploying bomb- and firearm-sniffing dogs, metal detectors, panic buttons and even rooftop snipers to protect workers and voters.

From Los Angeles Times

Good said the ordinance, which took effect in April 2023, includes rigorous provisions for data collection, and the Housing Department has beefed up its data team to make sure the funding is transparent.

From Los Angeles Times

One thing is certain, Galen said — if Harris were to visit Brentwood as president, security would be beefed up.

From Los Angeles Times

Former Prime Minister Baroness Theresa May, who introduced the act as home secretary in 2015, accepted the law failed to protect victims in this case, and believes it needs to be “beefed up”.

From BBC

There was heavy security presence at this year's celebration - personnel numbers have been beefed up at many major events in Ethiopia amid sporadic fighting in regions such as Amhara and Oromia.

From BBC

Related Words

• assisted
• augmented
• fortified
• strengthened