English Expression · Intermediate
step up
To increase, augment, or advance, especially by one or more steps
Pronunciation: say step up
Meaning
To increase, augment, or advance, especially by one or more steps.
Example
We need to step up our efforts if we want to finish the project on time.
We need to step up our efforts if we want to finish the project on time.
Practice tips
- Practice step up out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.