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step-up::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | increase |
| Type of | change of magnitude |
| Has types | accruement, accumulation, addition, advance, aggrandisement, aggrandizement, amplification, appreciation, augmentation, elevation, enlargement, escalation, exaggeration, expanding upon, expansion, inclusion, intensification, maximation, maximisation, maximization, rise, split, split up, stock split, strengthening, surge, accrual, upsurge |
| Derivation | step up |
Examples of step-up
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Experts agree the government needs to step up reforms to avoid further declines.
From the online.wsj.com
That indicates employers may need to step up hiring soon if they want to expand.
From the timesunion.com
Sparky would step, ever so cautiously, up to and over the line, but never on it.
From the freep.com
For the 2007 World Series, however, Taco Bell was ready to step up to the plate.
From the forbes.com
The first step in setting up a GRAT is to select an asset to put into the trust.
From the businessweek.com
We are also due a goal from Jose Fonte who we need to also step up to the plate.
From the thisishampshire.net
However, teachers will be allowed to move up a step on the salary step schedule.
From the freep.com
They typify the step up in class facing Britain after their return to Group One.
From the dailymercury.com.au
India's warming up with Bangladesh is perhaps a good step toward that direction.
From the economist.com
