steps, stepped, stepping
to step up
phrasal verbC
Increase effort or intensity in a task or role
- 1She decided to step up her game at work.
- 2The team needs to step up their performance to win.
To step up means to work harder or do more in a job or activity. It's like pushing yourself to do better or try harder. For example, if you want to improve your grades, you need to step up your studying.
Remember, stepping up doesn't mean working non-stop. It's about being more efficient and focused. Take breaks, stay organized, and set realistic goals to avoid burnout while increasing your effort.
at the office
Increasing Effort at Work
John
Rebecca, the manager said we need to step up our efforts to meet the deadline.
Rebecca
I agree, John. Let's organize a meeting to plan our next steps.
John
Good idea. We can divide the tasks to make it more manageable.
Rebecca
Perfect, I'll start drafting an agenda for the meeting.
at work
Rising to the Challenge
William
Barbara, the deadline for the project is approaching fast.
Barbara
I know, William. I think we need to step up our efforts to get everything done on time.
William
Absolutely. Let's focus on the key tasks first.
Barbara
Great idea. I'll start with the presentation slides.
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Similar to "to step up":
- 1intensify
- 2escalate