ramp-up

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Ramp-up' refers to a significant increase or improvement in the rate, scale or intensity of something. If you've been going to the gym three days a week and you decide to go five days a week, you're ramping up your gym time.

Examples in Different Contexts

In manufacturing, a 'ramp-up' is common when launching a new product. A factory manager might say, 'We're ramping up production to meet the high demand for our new gadget.'

Practice Scenarios

Academics

Scenario:

Our application for the research grant was successful. Now we need to get moving on our project.

Response:

You're right, it's time to ramp up our research work to meet the project timelines.

Public-Policy

Scenario:

Public pressure is increasing for enforcement of the new sustainability regulations.

Response:

Given the public pressure, it makes sense to ramp up enforcement of the new sustainability regulations.