Definition of "ramp up" []

• To increase rapidly to a new value. (verb)
• To increase (something) rapidly to a new value; to cause (something) to ramp up. (verb)
• To start up; to be in an initial phase of rapid increase. (verb)
• To start (something) up; to cause (something) to ramp up. (verb)

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• "New drilling rules have been imposed, a high-tech system for capping a blown-out well and containing the oil has been built, and regulators have taken steps to ramp up oversight of the industry."
• "Menolly's cry was half-gasp half-scream, but the words weren't quite out of her mouth before both harpers were on their feet and running toward the ramp up from the harbor."
• "Mr. Wong said the computer maker will ramp up spending on research and development to catch up with rivals."