phrasal verb

Ramp up

Rank #1631Letter RInseparable

2Sections

Increase amount, price, speed or power of something

Meanings

  • Increase amount, price, speed or power of something (separable [optional], International English)
  • Strengthen (separable [optional], International English)

Examples

  • The expenses RAMP UP more than the budget allows.
  • All the evidence RAMPS UP a clear conclusion.
  • His excuses don't RAMP UP much when you examine them.

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