ramp up

Definitions

1. 1

   To increase rapidly to a new value.

   • Near-synonym: build up
   • Headcount ramped up over three months.
2. 2

   To increase (something) rapidly to a new value

   To increase (something) rapidly to a new value; to cause (something) to ramp up.

   • Near-synonym: build up
   • The manager ramped up headcount.
   • Overnight, as the storm bore down on urban flood zones, city officials ramped up emergency spaces to shelter thousands more people, mostly in public schools and colleges.
3. 3

   To start up

   To start up; to be in an initial phase of rapid increase.

   • Near-synonyms: fire up, spin up
   • The 5G development project will ramp up in the first quarter.
   • It's only fair to note that during the toddler years, the nightmare phase is just ramping up for many children.
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   1. 4

      To start (something) up

      To start (something) up; to cause (something) to ramp up.

      • Near-synonyms: fire up, spin up
      • He wants to be first to ramp up his project.

The neighborhood

• neighborbone up