Definition of "step-up" [step•-up]
- (adjective) Increasing in steps or by stages.
- (adjective) Electricity Serving to increase voltage: a step-up transformer.
- (noun) An increase in size, amount, or activity.
Use "step-up" in a sentence
- "And American Range has a "step-up" feature for its 24 -, 30 - and 36-inch ranges: The back burners are elevated for easier access."
- "Not surprisingly, this series doesn't include any step-up features, including either Smart TV or Smart Hub."
- "(Comment: I think this solution is undercut because people forget source more easily than they forget content, causing them to step-up the credibility of anonymous allegations over time.) (6) Note the growth of cases against nonmedia defendants."