act up

• Phrasal verb, das verwendet wird, um anzuzeigen, dass etwas nicht richtig funktioniert oder dass sich jemand schlecht oder ungezogen benimmt.

A phrasal verb used to indicate that something is not functioning properly or that someone is behaving badly or mischievously.

unzählbar · intransitiv · Phrasal, ohne Objekt

1. Misbehaveinformal

   To behave badly or cause trouble, especially for children or animals.

   Sich schlecht benehmen

   • The children started to act up when they got bored.
   • My dog always acts up when strangers come to the door.
   • If you act up in class, you'll get detention.

   Synonymecarry onmisbehaveplay up

   Antonymebehaveobey

2. Malfunctioninformal

   To function poorly or not work correctly, usually for machines or body parts.

   Nicht richtig funktionieren

   • My computer is acting up again; it keeps freezing.
   • His knee started acting up after the long run.
   • The car's engine acts up when it's cold outside.

   Synonymebreak downconk outfailgo wrongmalfunctionmisbehaveplay up

   Antonymefunctionoperatework

Grundverbact