English Explanatory Dictionary

step up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To increase, augment, or advance, especially by one or more steps.
verb
  1. To assume or take responsibility.

Pronunciation

En-au-step up.ogg

Word forms

step up steps up stepping up stepped up

Etymology

Ellipsis of step up to the plate (“take one's turn at bat, take responsibility”).

Synonyms

level up volunteer offer

Antonyms

step aside step down
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