Pronunciation: /stɛp ʌp/
noun a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a different place
A1 I took a step up onto the stage.
A2 She made a step up in her career by getting a promotion.
B1 The company needs to take a step up in order to compete in the market.
B2 The new manager's leadership has been a step up from the previous one.
C1 The government's new policy is seen as a positive step up in improving education.
C2 The team's performance has been a significant step up since hiring a new coach.
verb to increase or improve something in amount, quality, or degree
A1 I need to step up my game if I want to pass this exam.
A2 She decided to step up and take on more responsibilities at work.
B1 The manager asked me to step up and lead the team meeting.
B2 In order to succeed in this project, we need to step up our efforts.
C1 The company CEO stepped up and made a bold decision to restructure the organization.
C2 The government needs to step up its efforts to address the climate change crisis.
formal It is time for the company to step up its efforts in research and development.
informal Hey, can you step up and help me with this project?
slang Dude, you really need to step up your game if you want to win.
figurative When faced with a challenge, it's important to step up and show what you're made of.
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