Ramp

/ræmp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A sloped surface connecting two different levels.

The construction crew added a ramp to improve accessibility to the building.

A mechanical device used to elevate or lower objects.

They used a loading ramp to lift the heavy boxes onto the truck.

An increase in intensity or level, often used in reference to pricing or performance.

There has been a ramp in prices due to inflation affecting the market.

verb

To provide with or enable a ramp.

The city plans to ramp public transport services to meet the increasing demand.

To increase or escalate something, especially in intensity or extent.

They need to ramp up production to meet the holiday sales demand.

Middle English rampe, from Old French rampe, from Latin ripa meaning bank or shore.

ramp up:

To increase something significantly.

ramp down:

To decrease something gradually.

rampaging:

To move through an area in a violent or uncontrolled way.

To go wild or crazy, often in a fun or exciting way.

We ramped for the weekend party!

To show off or act more aggressively in a competitive context.

He was ramping hard during the competition.