1. The act of increasing something
   - increase

1. Increase in extent or intensity
   - escalate, intensify 
2. Speed up
   - rev up 
3. Make oneself visible; take action
   - come to the fore, step forward, come forward, step to the fore, come out

Derived forms: stepping up, stepped up, step-ups, steps up

Type of: act, change of magnitude, increase, move

Encyclopedia: Step up

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