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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
Examples
The government decided to step up security measures in response to the increased threat.
The company management decided to step up their efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
02
to increase the pace or rate of something
Transitive: to step up the speed or rate
Examples
The team decided to step up the manufacturing rate for faster delivery.
To improve user experience, the developer plans to step up the app loading speed.
03
to make one's presence known in a situation or setting
Intransitive
Examples
The leader of the organization stepped up and made their vision known to the team.
The activist decided to step up and raise awareness about the issue at hand.
