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
Ingvild-Norwegian
ClaytonKLAY-tənEnglish
Nomiki-Greek
AilillAL-yil Irish, Irish Mythology
CÔNg-Vietnamese
OwainO-wien (Welsh, Welsh Mythology)Welsh, Welsh Mythology, Arthurian Romance