Thicken up

Pronunciation: /ˈθɪkən ˈəp/

Thicken up (verb)

  1. To make a liquid or mixture become less runny and more solid in texture.
  2. To change so that a liquid becomes thicker and more gel-like over time.
  3. To make something denser or more concentrated, so it feels heavier or less spread out.

Examples

  • Heat the sauce to thicken up the mixture.
  • Stir slowly to thicken up the cream.