Step-up — synonyms, definition

1. step-up (Noun)

increase

step-up (Noun) — The act of increasing something. ex. "he gave me a step-up in salary"

change of magnitude accrual accruement accumulation addition advance aggrandisement aggrandizement amplification appreciation augmentation elevation enlargement escalation exaggeration expanding upon expansion inclusion intensification maximation maximisation • • •

2. step-up (Verb)

come forward come out come to the fore escalate intensify rev up step forward step to the fore

step-up (Verb) — Increase in extent or intensity. ex. "The Allies stepped up the bombing"

step-up (Verb) — Speed up. ex. "let's step up production"

step-up (Verb) — Make oneself visible; take action. ex. "Young people should step up and help their peers"

act increase move redouble