ramp-up

noun

ˈramp-ˌəp 

: buildup, increase

Examples of ramp-up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The growth in deliveries comes as the company continues a ramp-up in production of its entry-level Rivian R2 SUV that launched earlier this year as a smaller, less expensive sibling to its flagship R1 SUV. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky also voiced support for the measure, saying the gradual ramp-up will give city leaders time to find the money. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

The cavalry has arrived for Ken Paxton in Texas as Republicans execute a large and astonishingly fast ramp-up in spending to fend off his Democratic challenger for Senate. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 27 Sep. 2026

After a cautious offseason ramp-up, Nabers was medically cleared to play in Week 1. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 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