work up to (work up to)

Phrasal-verb Career

Signification

to gradually prepare for something difficult

se préparer progressivement à quelque chose de difficile (se préparer progressivement à quelque chose de difficile)

"She’s working up to asking for a promotion."

"Elle est en train de travailler pour demander une promotion." (elle est en train de travailler pour demander une promotion)

to arrive or appear at an event or place, often unexpectedly

to keep believing or trying despite difficulties

to allow yourself a quiet moment away from distractions

to stay positive by joking about problems

to encourage or accelerate economic development

to begin an official position or duty