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Donovan noted that Collins likely will need a longer ramp-up period after he is medically cleared because of the muscle stagnation created by using the walking boot. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026 Melton is still restricted to about 25 minutes a night off the bench, and has not played back-to-backs as team doctor Rick Celebrini remains cautious and patient with Melton’s ramp-up to starter minutes. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026 Much of that increase is likely due to a prolonged ramp-up of its Gravity SUV, which has faced a slew of challenges, primarily supply chain shortages, the company has said. Michael Wayland, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026 The timing, though, coincides with a busy stretch spanning the Palm Springs and Sundance film festivals, the Golden Globes and the ramp-up of Oscar season. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ramp-up

Word History

Etymology

derivative of the phrasal verb ramp up — more at ramp entry 2

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ramp-up was in 1980

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“Ramp-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ramp-up. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

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