stepped-up

American  

[stept-uhp] / ˈstɛptˈʌp /

adjective

1. increased; augmented; expanded; heightened.

   a stepped-up fundraising campaign.

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Etymology

Origin of stepped-up

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

The stepped-up operation is part of a multistage Pentagon plan to reduce the danger from Iranian armed boats, mines and cruise missiles, which have halted ship traffic through the waterway since early March.

From The Wall Street Journal

Theories to explain the historic drop range from an influx of federal funding to stepped-up police enforcement, along with longer-term societal shifts, like reduced alcohol consumption and increased time spent alone.

From The Wall Street Journal

Theories to explain decreasing crime range from an influx of federal funding to stepped-up police enforcement, along with longer-term societal shifts, like reduced alcohol consumption and increased time spent alone.

From The Wall Street Journal

In her view, stepped-up enforcement has helped, but more can be done.

From The Wall Street Journal

Iran has stepped-up its attacks in and around the Strait of Hormuz, effectively shutting the world’s most important energy transport route.

From Barron's

Related Words

• boost
• escalate
• hasten
• improve
• increase
• intensify
• quicken
• raise
• speed