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step up

verb

Etymology

Ellipsis of step up to the plate (“take one's turn at bat, take responsibility”).

Definitions

  1. To increase, augment, or advance, especially by one or more steps.

    • Near-synonym: level up
    • They will need to step up production if they are going to compete.
    • Step up your shower game!

  2. To assume or take responsibility.

    • Won't anyone step up to the challenge?

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA