pojačavati

1. (of sound, music) to turn up
   Stalno pojačava muziku kad ja učim. — He keeps turning up the music when I'm studying.
   Nemoj da pojačavaš televizor, beba spava. — Don't turn up the TV, the baby is sleeping.
2. to strengthen; to reinforce; to intensify
   Policija pojačava kontrole na putevima tokom praznika. — The police step up checks on the roads during the holidays.
   Klub pojačava tim novim igračima. — The club is strengthening the team with new players.
3. (pojačavati se) to intensify; to grow stronger
   Vetar se pojačava, bolje da uđemo unutra. — The wind is picking up, we'd better go inside.