ramp-up

noun

ˈramp-ˌəp 

: buildup, increase

Examples of ramp-up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After an extended ramp-up period of individual positional drills and special teams work, Harbaugh essentially puts his team through 90 minutes of live, 11-on-11 football. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026

In Delane’s absence, L’Jarius Sneed and Nohl Williams would be Spagnuolo’s top choices at outside cornerback, but Sneed is involved in an ongoing ramp-up. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026

Dell's ramp-up to a game is not one step or even one week away. — Armando Salguero, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

The Broncos hit the practice field Thursday for one final ramp-up period before training camp officially kicks off Friday. — Alex Wilcox, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ramp-up

• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup
• markup