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step up

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. increase, step-upverb

    the act of increasing something

    "he gave me an increase in salary"

  2. escalate, intensify, step upverb

    increase in extent or intensity

    "The Allies escalated the bombing"

  3. rev up, step upverb

    speed up

    "let's rev up production"

  4. come to the fore, step forward, come forward, step up, step to the fore, come outverb

    make oneself visible; take action

    "Young people should step to the fore and help their peers"

Wiktionary

  1. step upverb

    To increase speed or rate.

  2. step upverb

    To assume responsibility; to volunteer or offer.

Wikipedia

  1. Step Up

    Step Up is the third single released by Swedish singer Darin. The song is taken from his second album, Darin. The song co-written by Darin with RedOne and Bilal Hajji enjoyed much success in Sweden where it charted for 26 weeks, debuting at number one.

ChatGPT

  1. step up

    Step up generally means to increase, enhance, or elevate something. It can refer to taking on more responsibility, performing at a higher level, improving one's performance or efforts, or increasing in size, amount, or intensity. It can be used in various contexts such as business, personal development, electronics, and more.

Wikidata

  1. Step Up

    Step Up is a 2006 American dance/romance film directed by Anne Fletcher starring Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan. Set in Baltimore, Maryland, the film follows the tale of the disadvantaged Tyler Gage and the privileged modern dancer Nora Clark, who find themselves paired up in a showcase that determines both of their futures. Realizing that they only have one chance, they finally work together. Three sequels followed: Step Up 2: The Streets, Step Up 3D and Step Up Revolution.

Rap Dictionary

  1. step upverb

    See step to. To challenge someone in a battle.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of step up in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of step up in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of step up in a Sentence

  1. Richard Oswald:

    If our government and leaders can't step up and start to lead, we're done for.

  2. Andreas Sandin:

    The combination of these various emergencies has, understandably, made it difficult for families to cope, with the cumulative effect being that even small-scale hazards now have the potential to be disastrous, the humanitarian situation in Burundi is at a critical stage, and we need to step up our response to meet the needs of affected families.

  3. George Papadopoulos:

    California's 25th congressional district is wide open for the taking. Someone has to step up. I love my state too much to see it run down by candidates like Democratic Rep. Katie Hill, all talk, no action, and a bunch of sell outs.

  4. Mark Zaid:

    They [ restaurants or hotels ] had to have the courage to step up to the plate. Not everyone is willing to do that. A lot of hotels would show interest, and then the CEOs would step away for fear of their shareholders. Cork was brave enough to be the pioneer, and we’re hopeful that others come forward -- not that we need them necessarily.

  5. Dean Phillips:

    I have respect for Joe Biden. I think Joe Biden has -- despite some mistakes and some missteps, despite Joe Biden age, I think Joe Biden's a man of decency, of good principle, of compassion, of empathy, and of strength. But to answer your question directly, which I know is quite rare, uh no, I don't, i think the country would be well served by a new generation of compelling, well-prepared, dynamic Democrats to step up.

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