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Meanings of step up in English

Portuguese
intensificar
Catalan
intensificar

Increase in extent or intensity.

intensificar
Catalan
accelerar
Spanish
acelerar

Speed up.

accelerar
Synonyms
Examples for "intensify"
Examples for "intensify"
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Others expect the deep-seated political tensions to intensify and further polarize society.
Reuters
2
In March, Buffett warned that the crisis in public pensions will intensify.
Reuters
3
The sensory exercises arouse and intensify the central activities in our children.
Spontaneous Activity in Education
4
Uber said it will review its India operations and intensify driver screening.
Reuters
5
Nevertheless, the struggle for Syria continues and can be expected to intensify.
The Irish Times
1
Naval Central Command, said the successful U.S. strike could possibly escalate violence.
Reuters
2
It will only escalate the situation, Yeung said ahead of the announcement.
Reuters
3
The taxi-drivers' protest is likely to escalate today, union leaders have warned.
The Irish Times
4
It has the potential to escalate into something far more significant, however.
The Irish Times
5
In a year of political transition for both sides, things could escalate.
Reuters

Make oneself visible; take action.

Usage of step up in English
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It's time for plant hunters to step up to a new challenge.
The Guardian
2
The report recommends using 2013 as a year to step up efforts.
The Guardian
3
INDIA - Government to step up surveillance at international airports and ports.
Reuters
4
Bankers expect Chinese financial services sector firms to step up overseas acquisitions.
Reuters
5
This reporter believes local government needs to step up to the plate.
Whisper of Sin
6
The Integrity Commission needs to step up its efforts in this fight.
Jamaica Observer
7
Already Turkey is calling on Iran to step up to this challenge.
The Guardian
8
Every new release is a step up in visual quality and realism.
The South African
9
She knew this, but recognised the step up the course offered her.
The Irish Times
10
There needs to be a real step up in quality in England.
The Guardian
11
This year Accor will step up the pace of the hotel restructuring.
Reuters
12
Republican Senator Charles Grassley said the Republican nominee needs to step up.
Reuters
13
The Brazilian President must step up and take immediate action against deforestation.
News.com.au
14
Will the CFPB step up and enforce mortgage-reinsurance cases against the banks?
Reuters
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Now we need to step up & deliver for the middle class.
Reuters
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Oscar has been disappointing and he needs to step up and help.
The Guardian
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Common
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Common
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Common
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