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step something up 1. to make something more active. I hope we can step the pace of business up in the next few days. We can step up business considerably by putting out a larger sign. 2. to make something go or run faster. The engineer stepped the motors up and the production line moved even faster. Please step up the speed of your activity. step up to increase. Industrial production stepped up a large amount this last quarter. Traffic has stepped up since the road was paved. step up something also step something up to make something larger, faster, or more effective Following the explosion the airport authorities stepped up security. We had to step our defense up and move the ball better. Usage notes: also used in the form step it up: The coach said that if we don't step it up in the second half we're in trouble. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Please, sir, I guess you'd better step up right away, or it will be too late, for I heard Miss Rose say she knew you wouldn't like it, and she'd never dare to let you see her. I wish, Clara, that you would ask your father to step up. |
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