ramp-up

American  

[ramp-uhp] / ˈræmpˌʌp /

Or ramp up

noun

1. an increase in amount, intensity, extent, etc., especially a steady increase; growth or buildup (often used attributively).

   Feeding the world by 2050 will necessitate a massive global ramp-up of industrial-scale agriculture.

   An oil field’s life cycle consists of a ramp-up period, a production plateau, and a period of decline.

2. the gradual process of learning or mastering something; learning curve (often used attributively).

   Training for new hires should focus on shortening the ramp-up to proficiency.

   Even if customers switch platforms, they should still be able to use the application with little or no ramp-up time.

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verb phrase

1. to increase in amount, intensity, extent, etc., especially steadily; build.

   You can ramp up your studying in the weeks before taking the SAT.

   Immunity takes time to ramp up if the body has never seen the pathogen before.

2. to progressively learn or become familiar with something.

   The two-year program allows for time to ramp up, develop skills, and apply them in real-world scenarios.

ramp up British  

verb

1. to increase or cause to increase

2. (intr) to increase the effort involved in a process

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Usage

What does ramp up mean? To ramp up is to increase or to cause to increase, either in speed, effort, or a similar attribute, as in You’d better ramp up your studying if you want to pass the final exam.When you say something is ramping up, you’re implying that it is just getting started or that there is much more of it left. It often describes level, amount, or frequency, especially an increase that is large or dramatic.Example: Production of the new console is just ramping up this month.

Etymology

Origin of ramp-up

First recorded in 1980–85; noun use of verb phrase ramp up

Example Sentences

As the company’s products need to undergo rigorous technical verification and ecosystem adaptation cycles before being adopted by key industry customers, the company’s sales are in a rapid ramp-up phase, and revenue is still insufficient to cover costs and expenses, its prospectus said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Another theme Wu thinks investors should watch: the ramp-up of AI—related banking activity.

From MarketWatch

The outlook is supported by improving fundamentals in Turkey and Europe, patient recovery and operational efficiencies in India, steady demand and rising medical tourism in Malaysia, and utilization ramp-up in Singapore following the Mt.

From The Wall Street Journal

The International Monetary Fund said Wednesday that Germany's public spending ramp-up must be accompanied by "pro-growth" reforms to ensure Europe's beleaguered top economy makes a sustained recovery.

From Barron's

Oftentimes, pitchers who are that heavily taxed during a deep playoff run will consider sitting out a WBC the following year because of the early ramp-up required to throw in the tournament takes place during spring training.

From Los Angeles Times