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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.
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.
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.
