English Dictionary

Studying English?

Watch tv shows, play games, become fluent in English with Yabla ... Try Free For 15 Days Learn More
Watch example usage of "flare up"
Print (save as pdf)
flare up
WIKTIONARY
flare up
Verb
  • To burn brightly again. intransitive
  • To become more intense suddenly. intransitive
  • To burst out suddenly, as in anger. intransitive, sometimes with “out” instead of “up”