edge up

• Verbe à particule désignant une augmentation, un mouvement ou une approche progressive et prudente, souvent dans un contexte concurrentiel ou financier.

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

indénombrable · intransitif · phrasal, inséparable

1. Increase graduallyinformal

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

   augmenter progressivement

   • 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.

   Synonymescreep up

   Antonymesdeclinedecreasedipdropfallplummetplungesinkslumptumble

2. Move closer slowlyinformal

   To move gradually and cautiously towards something or someone.

   S'approcher lentement

   • 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.

   Synonymescreep upsidle upsneak up

   Antonymesbackretreatwithdraw

Verbe de baseedge