Phrasal Verbs

step up

This page is about the phrasal verb step up

Meaning

to increase the level or strength of something

Synonym

intensify, increase

For example

  • step up sth The government stepped up security at railway stations after the terrorist attacks.

  • step sth up We need to step the pace up a bit if we're going to beat the deadline.

Nouns often used as objects with step up: security, campaign, efforts, pressure, pace, production, fight, struggle

Quick Quiz

Wildlife protection groups want more action taken to stop the trade in endangered animals, so they've stepped up the pressure on

a. governments

b. environments

c. animals
a) governments b) environments c) animals

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Contributor: Matt Errey