ramped; ramping; ramps
Definition of ramp
(Entry 1 of 4)
1a
: to stand or advance menacingly with forelegs or with arms raised
b
: to move or act furiously
2
: to creep up
—used especially of plants
3
: to speed up, expand, or increase especially quickly or at a constant rate
—used with up ramping up to full speed
: to increase, expand, or decrease especially quickly or at a constant rate
—usually used with up or down ramp up production
ramp
noun (1)Definition of ramp (Entry 2 of 4)
: the act or an instance of ramping
ramp
noun (2)Definition of ramp (Entry 3 of 4)
: any of various alliums used for food
ramp
noun (3)Definition of ramp (Entry 4 of 4)
1
: a sloping way or plane: such as
a
: a sloping floor, walk, or roadway leading from one level to another
b
: a slope for launching boats
2
: apron sense 2h
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The first known use of ramp was in the 14th century
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