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Definition step up in American English

step up phrasal verb

phrasal verb

▪ attack, campaign, efforts, fight, pace, pressure, production, search, security

1

to increase something

Example

The president has stepped up the pressure on the groups to come to an agreement.

Synonyms and related words
increase add to raise
2

to move forward to a place where an official event is happening

Example

She stepped up to receive her prize.

Synonyms and related words
approach make for make toward
Definition step up in American English