ramp up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To increase rapidly to a new value.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Near-synonym: build up
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To increase (something) rapidly to a new value; to cause (something) to ramp up.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To start up; to be in an initial phase of rapid increase.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ramp up” mean?
To increase rapidly to a new value.
Is “ramp up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.