Definition ratchet in British English

ratchet verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb

/ˈrætʃɪt/

to increase or decrease by small amounts during a period of time, or to make something do this

Example

We are taking steps to ratchet up our profit margin.

Synonyms and related words

increase go up add to salami-slice top-slice cut back

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