Step up
/stɛp ʌp/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To increase the amount, speed, or intensity of something.
- The company plans to step up production to meet the rising demand.
- We need to step up efforts to reduce pollution in the city.
2. To improve one's level of effort or performance.
- She really needs to step up and show her leadership skills on this project.
- In the absence of the team captain, John had to step up and take charge.
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