blow up.1v.i.a(Of mine, boiler, etc.) Pléascann. bIt is blowing up for a gale, tá roisteacha gaoithe móire air. 2v.tr.aPléascaim, cuirim in aer (mianach, droichead, etc.). bSéidim (balún, etc.). Blown up with pride, i mborr le bród. cF: To blow s.o. up, leadhbairt den teanga a thabhairt do dhuine.