step up

/ˈstɛp ʌp/
adjective
  1. Designed to increase voltage or power (used especially for electrical transformers).
    • Step-up converters are common in renewable energy systems.
    • The technician installed a step-up device to boost the signal.
    • A step-up transformer is needed to convert the voltage for the factory equipment.
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noun
  1. An increase or improvement in something, especially in status, responsibility, or intensity.
    • The company announced a step-up in production to meet demand.
    • There has been a step-up in security at the airport since the alert.
    • Getting promoted to manager was a big step-up in her career.
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