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
Kalev (2)-Biblical Hebrew
Irenaee-RE-nah (Polish), ee-RAY-nah (Dutch)Polish, Czech, Slovene, Croatian, Serbian, Dutch, Lithuanian
MiltonMIL-tənEnglish
Mcwilliams[mək'wiljəmz]
Ianuarius-Ancient Roman
ArmoAHR-moFinnish