Question

Choose the exact meaning of the idiom/phrase-
To scale up
a- To make bigger
b- To discuss
c- To divide
d- To deliver

Answer 1

Hint: An idiom refers to a phrase or a group of words that indicate a metaphorical meaning in comparison to the literal meaning of its words. ‘To scale up’ refers to increasing or enlarging something in size or shape.

Complete answer:
The idiom ‘to scale up’ can also be considered as a phrasal verb because it involves a combination of a verb and a preposition.
We know the meaning and the usage of the idiom. Now, let’s look at its example-
For example- Our company is scaling up its revenues all over the world. Here, we can conclude that X and Y’s company is expanding or increasing its revenue all over the world.
Now, let’s examine the given options-
Option a- ‘to make bigger’ refers to enlarging or increasing something in size. It is similar in meaning to the given context. Hence, it is the correct option.
Option b- ‘to discuss’ refers to debating or talking about something. It is different in meaning to the given context. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option c- ‘to divide’ refers to splitting or cutting up something in half. It is different in meaning to the given context. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option d- ‘To deliver’ refers to providing or supplying something. It is different in meaning to the given context. Hence, it is an incorrect option. The correct answer is Option ‘a’.

Note:
 Some synonyms for the given idiom are; increase, augment, advance, etc while some antonyms for the given idiom are; decrease, compress, abridge, etc.