ramp

/ɹˈæmp/

/ˈɹæmp/

[noun] [verb]

Ramp

[NOUN]

an artificial slope that connects two parts of a road, building, etc. when one is lower than the other

synonyms : incline

a movable staircase that passengers use to board or leave an aircraft

North American perennial having a slender bulb and whitish flowers

synonyms : Allium tricoccum

wild leek

a road that was used years ago has that now is motorway or getaway

to ramp

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

stand with arms or forelegs raised, as if menacing

creep up -- used especially of plants

be rampant

furnish with a ramp

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

synonyms : rage

storm

Examples

1. A ramp allows easy access for wheelchairs.

2. Despite the initial popularity of their product, the company has been playing it safe, deciding not to ramp up production until they are sure momentum will continue.

3. Corporate interests really ramped up their spending on this.

4. The tomato plants ramped up their internal production of hydrogen peroxide in defense against potential caterpillar-induced obliteration.