amp  /ˈæmp/ ? Meaning of "amp"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) the basic unit of electric current adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
  2. (n) a nucleotide found in muscle cells and important in metabolism; reversibly convertible to ADP and ATP

Quotes

  1. "He's been working every day," manager Tony La Russa said. "So far, no setbacks. He's starting to amp things up little by little."
    on Apr 22, 2007 By: Tony La Russa Source: ESPN

  2. Luther remembers that day with pride: "When I was 16, he was like, 'Son, you've got a car, a guitar and an amp. Go see what you can hustle up. There's nothing more I can do for you."
    on Jun 14, 2007 By: Luther Dickinson Source: 570 News

  3. "I felt like last week was kind of the coming out thing that Antwan needed," Lewis said. "Last year was a frustrating year for him. We bring him in here and we expect him to amp up our pass rush and he gets injured time and time again and...
    on Sep 20, 2009 By: Marvin Lewis Source: Bengals.com

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