ramp-up

noun

ˈramp-ˌəp How to pronounce ramp-up (audio)
Synonyms of ramp-upnext
: buildup, increase

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Defense ramp-ups employ engineers, welders, and machinists. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 June 2026 In my observation, ramp-up times often exceed eight weeks, which means that the typical summer intern is only achieving meaningful output for, at best, the final two to four weeks. — Byron V. Garrett, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Fast or gradual, the IEA expects the production ramp-up will generate a global oil surplus of about 5 million barrels of supply per day next year. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 25 June 2026 In the meantime, Durán also caught Canning’s ramp-up starts at Triple-A El Paso, so that was an opportunity to give Fermin an extra breather. — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for ramp-up

Word History

Etymology

derivative of the phrasal verb ramp up — more at ramp entry 2

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ramp-up was in 1980

Rhymes for ramp-up

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“Ramp-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ramp-up. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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