grind up

1 of 1verb

/ˈɡraɪnd ʌp/

Forms:grinds up,grinding up,ground up,ground up

1

to crush or break something into small pieces or powder

The machine grinds up the grain into flour.
She needs to grind the pepper up before adding it to the sauce.
They ground up the spices to add flavor to the dish.
He will grind the old coffee beans up to use in the compost.
She ground up the coffee beans for a fresh brew.

2

to dance in a sexual manner while pressing closely against another person

At the party, he was grinding up on her to the beat of the music.
She was grinding up against her partner to the beat of the music.
They were dancing close, grinding up on each other all night.
He noticed them grinding up close to each other at the club.
They started to grind up on the dance floor during the party.

3

to make someone feel very tired, stressed, or overwhelmed from constant pressure or demands

The constant demands of the job began to grind him up over time.
The relentless pace of the project started to grind the team up.
She felt ground up by the endless responsibilities at home and work.
The intense training schedule is grinding him up physically and mentally.
The long hours and high pressure at work are really grinding her up.