edge up

• Verbo compuesto que indica un aumento, movimiento o acercamiento gradual o cauteloso, a menudo en contextos competitivos o financieros.

A phrasal verb used to indicate a gradual or cautious increase, movement, or approach, often in a competitive or financial context.

incontable · intransitivo · phrasal, inseparable

1. Increase graduallyinformal

   To increase or rise slowly and steadily, often in price, value, or intensity.

   aumentar gradualmente

   • Stock prices edged up slightly after the announcement.
   • Temperatures are expected to edge up over the weekend.
   • His confidence edged up as he practiced more.

   Sinónimoscreep up

   Antónimosdeclinedecreasedipdropfallplummetplungesinkslumptumble

2. Move closer slowlyinformal

   To move gradually and cautiously towards something or someone.

   acercarse lentamente

   • She edged up to the stage to get a better view.
   • The cat edged up to the bird cautiously.
   • He edged up behind her to surprise her.

   Sinónimoscreep upsidle upsneak up

   Antónimosbackretreatwithdraw

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