- an increase in amount, intensity, extent, etc., especially a steady increase; growth or buildup (often used attributively): Feeding the world by 2050 will necessitate a massive global ramp-up of industrial-scale agriculture.An oil field’s life cycle consists of a ramp-up period, a production plateau, and a period of decline.
- the gradual process of learning or mastering something; learning curve (often used attributively): Training for new hires should focus on shortening the ramp-up to proficiency.Even if customers switch platforms, they should still be able to use the application with little or no ramp-up time.
- to increase in amount, intensity, extent, etc., especially steadily; build: You can ramp up your studying in the weeks before taking the SAT.Immunity takes time to ramp up if the body has never seen the pathogen before.
- to progressively learn or become familiar with something: The two-year program allows for time to ramp up, develop skills, and apply them in real-world scenarios.
- to increase or cause to increase
- to increase the effort involved in a process
