ramp-up

noun

ˈramp-ˌəp 

: buildup, increase

Examples of ramp-up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In my observation, ramp-up times often exceed eight weeks, which means that the typical summer intern is only achieving meaningful output for, at best, the final two to four weeks. — Byron V. Garrett, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

According to market research firm Meltwater, in the ramp-up to the World Cup, non-sponsor brand collaborations generated nearly double the engagement of official sponsors, reaching roughly 61 million engagements versus just 33 million. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 26 June 2026

Fast or gradual, the IEA expects the production ramp-up will generate a global oil surplus of about 5 million barrels of supply per day next year. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 25 June 2026

According to the company, the T150 production line is designed for continuous ramp-up, and is capable of sustaining the current and future output levels of Ruta cruise missile family. — Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 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