balance up

verb2

1. •
   To achieve a balance, usually by increasing something, e.g., revenue.

   • By raising taxes, we can balance up until the deficit is gone, instead of decreasing tax rates and therefore revenue, which would be balancing down.
   • We have to provide a certain amount every month, so if the price of one option increases we will balance up by buying from other sources.
2. •
   To calculate a balance (a total).

   • In December, we balance down by adding up the payments for the entire year, so we can report the balance to the government.