ramp up



ramp up something

to increase the amount or size of something The city ramped up security at the bridge today. They're launching a new video game to ramp up their profits.
Opposite of: scale back something
See also: up

ramp up

v.
To increase the volume, amount, or rate of something: The factory must ramp up production due to increased demand for its products. I added a new card to my computer memory to ramp it up.
See also: up

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Benoite-French
Roald-Norwegian
PalluPAL-yoo (English)Biblical
Zinovia-Greek
Donaldinadah-nawl-DEE-naScottish
AshleaASH-leeEnglish (Modern)