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
Behar-Albanian
Nand-Indian, Hindi
Josefinaho-se-FEE-nah (Spanish), zhoo-zə-FEE-nə (Portuguese), yoo-se-FEE-nah (Swedish)Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish
AlgarAL-garEnglish (Rare)
AppiusAP-pi-uws (Ancient Roman), AP-ee-əs (English)Ancient Roman
Billy['bili]