English verb: ramp up | |||
1. | ramp up (change) bolster or strengthen | ||
Samples | We worked up courage. Build up confidence. Ramp up security in the airports. | ||
Synonyms | build, build up, work up | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | increase | ||
Verb group | build, build up, progress, work up | ||