Definition of step-up
:an increase or advance in size or amount
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First Known Use of step-up
1922
step-up Synonyms
Synonyms
accretion, accrual, addendum, addition, augmentation, boost, expansion, gain, increment, more, plus, proliferation, raise, rise, step-up, supplement, uptickAntonyms
abatement, decline, decrease, decrement, depletion, diminishment, diminution, drop-off, fall, falloff, lessening, loss, lowering, reduction, shrinkage, step-downRelated Words
accumulation, assemblage, collection, gathering; complement; accession, appendix, continuation, extension, uptrend, upturn; jump, run-up, spikeNear Antonyms
deduction, subtractionstep up
verb
Definition of step up
transitive verb
1
:to increase (a voltage) by means of a transformer
2
:to increase, augment, or advance especially by one or more steps
- step up production
intransitive verb
1 a
:to come forward
- stepped up to claim responsibility
b
:to succeed in meeting a challenge (as by increased effort or improved performance)
2
:to undergo an increase
- business is stepping up
3
:to receive a promotion
Examples of step up in a Sentence
candidates stepping up their campaigns as election day draws near
stepped up the pace to catch up with the others
First Known Use of step up
1902
step up Synonyms
Synonyms
accentuate, amp (up), amplify, beef (up), boost, consolidate, deepen, enhance, heighten, magnify, redouble, intensify, strengthenAntonyms
abate, moderateRelated Words
broaden, enlarge, expand, extend, lengthen; accelerate, hasten, quicken; emphasize, point (up), sharpen, stress; augment, enforce, reinforce (also reenforce), restrengthen, supplement; maximize; enliven, jazz (up); aggravate, exacerbateNear Antonyms
decrease, diminish, lessen, let up (on), reduce, subdue, tone (down), weaken; dwindle, recede, subside, taper (off), wane; alleviate, ease, lightenSTEP-UP Defined for English Language Learners
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