ramp-up

noun

ˈramp-ˌəp 

: buildup, increase

Examples of ramp-up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Whereas the 49ers packed their events into a week-long ramp-up to the game itself, the Rams felt better about showing up last-minute because of the year-plus the franchise has spent running events to build a fan base around Melbourne. — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Lower operating rates have weighed on copper production, but management says the ramp-up is progressing on schedule. — Kevin Simpson, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

Production outside the Middle East ramped up Another significant adjustment during the Iran war was the ramp-up in oil production from unexpected sources. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026

Separate data from Indeed’s Job Postings Index also shows a seasonal ramp-up that is noticeable around Labor Day and the weeks that follow. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 5 Sep. 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