step-up
ˈstɛpˌʌp
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Definition of step-up - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
careerpromotion or advancement in position or responsibility
  • She received a step-up at work, becoming the new manager..
advancement promotion
2.
growthincrease in size or amount
  • The company announced a step-up in production.
boost increase rise
3.
exerciseUSexercise lifting the body onto a stepUS
  • She does step-up exercises to strengthen her legs.
aerobic exercise workout
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device that increases voltage from primary to secondary coil
The step-up transformer is crucial for long-distance power transmission.

Origin of step-up

English, step (move) + up (increase)

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sports
step up to bat in a baseball or softball game

Examples of step-up in a sentence

  • The step-up came with more responsibilities.
  • There was a step-up in security measures after the incident.
  • The new policy led to a step-up in employee benefits.
  • Add step-ups to your warm-up routine.
  • He completed twenty step-ups on a bench.

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  1. French:avancement, augmentation, ...
  2. German:Beförderung, Erhöhung, ...
  3. Italian:promozione, aumento, ...
  4. Spanish:ascenso, aumento, ...
  5. Portuguese:avanço, aumento, ...
  6. Chinese:晋升, 增加, ...
  7. Japanese:昇進, 増加, ...
  8. Arabic:تَرْقِيَة, زِيادة, ...
  9. Hebrew:קִדּוּם, עֲלִיָּה, ...
  10. Russian:повышение, увеличение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підвищення, збільшення, ...
  12. Hindi:पदोन्नति, बढ़ोतरी, ...
step up
stɛp ʌp
stepped upstepping up

Definition of step up - Reverso English Dictionary

Phrasal verb

1.
responsibilityintr.assume or take responsibilityintr.
  • She decided to step up and lead the project.
take charge
2.
productivitytr.USspeed up a process or activitytr.US
  • We need to step up the pace to meet the deadline.
accelerate hasten
3.
growthtr.increase or raise by stagestr.
  • The company plans to step up production next month.
boost increase raise
4.
actionintr.Raremake oneself visible or take actionintr.Rare
  • It's time for you to step up and show your skills.
intervene take charge
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require to increase effort or performance
You need to step up your game to win the championship.
increase the level or quality of something
We need to step up a notch to win this game.
initiate action or take responsibility when needed
She decided to step up to the plate and lead the project.
increase effort or speed to achieve more
The team needs to step up a gear to win.
improve performance or quality of work
She needs to step up her game for the finals.
improve performance or effort
He needs to step up the game to win the championship.

Examples of step up in a sentence

  • It's time for you to step up and take charge.
  • The team needs to step up their efforts.
  • We must step up production to meet demand.
  • They need to step up their efforts to win.
  • The team decided to step up their game.
  • The community needs someone to step up and lead.

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  1. French:prendre les rênes, accélérer, ...
  2. German:übernehmen, beschleunigen, ...
  3. Italian:assumersi la responsabilità, intensificare, ...
  4. Spanish:asumir, acelerar, ...
  5. Portuguese:assumir, acelerar, ...
  6. Chinese:承担, 加快, ...
  7. Japanese:責任を引き受ける, 上げる, ...
  8. Arabic:تَحَمَّلَ المَسْؤُولِيَّة, كَثَّفَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לָקַחַת אַחֲרָיוּת, לְהָאִיץ, ...
  10. Russian:брать на себя ответственность, ускорять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:взяти на себе, прискорити, ...
  12. Hindi:जिम्मेदारी लेना, गति बढ़ाना, ...
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