Meaning ofjack upin English

Verb

1. to lift or raise using a device
   The mechanic used a jack to lift the car up.
2. to increase prices or rates; accelerate
   The company decided to jack up the prices of their products.
3. to ruin or cause failure; mess up
   The new policy will jack up the economy and lead to inflation.
4. to improve or embellish something
   The writer tried to jack up the plot by adding unexpected twists.
5. to criticize or reprimand someone; discipline or correct their behavior
   The manager had to jack up the employee for being consistently late.