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to step up
[phrase form: step]
01
to increase the size, amount, intensity, speed, etc. of something
Transitive: to step up sth
02
to increase the pace or rate of something
Transitive: to step up the speed or rate
03
to make one's presence known in a situation or setting
Intransitive
step up
v
Example
The teacher asked the students to step up their participation in classroom discussions.
The company management decided to step up their efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
The government decided to step up security measures in response to the increased threat.
The supervisor asked the employee to step up their productivity to meet targets.
The student stepped up and took on a leadership role in the school club.
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