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ramp

[ræmp]

ramp Definition

  • 1a sloping surface that joins two different levels, often one that is higher than the other
  • 2a movable set of steps used to board or disembark from an aircraft
  • 3an increase in the level or amount of something, especially one that is sudden

Using ramp: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ramp" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The wheelchair ramp made it easier for her to enter the building.

  • Example

    The plane taxied to the ramp and passengers began to disembark.

  • Example

    The stock market experienced a sudden ramp in prices.

  • Example

    The company ramped up production to meet demand.

ramp Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for ramp

Idioms Using ramp

  • to become very angry or lose control of one's emotions

    Example

    He went off the ramp when he found out that his car had been towed.

  • to increase the intensity or volume of something

    Example

    The band ramped up the energy of the crowd with their final song.

  • to decrease the intensity or volume of something

    Example

    The speaker ramped down the volume of his voice as he finished his speech.

Phrases with ramp

  • referring to an aircraft that is on the ground and parked at the gate

    Example

    The flight attendant announced that we were on the ramp and could now safely unbuckle our seat belts.

  • ramp up

    to increase the level or amount of something, especially quickly

    Example

    The company ramped up production to meet the high demand for their product.

  • to decrease the level or amount of something, especially gradually

    Example

    The government is planning to ramp down military operations in the region over the next few months.

Origins of ramp

from Old French 'ramper', meaning 'to climb'

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Summary: ramp in Brief

The term 'ramp' [ræmp] refers to a sloping surface that connects two different levels, such as a wheelchair ramp or an aircraft boarding ramp. It can also denote an increase in the level or amount of something, like a sudden ramp in stock prices or a company ramping up production. Phrases like 'on the ramp' and 'ramp up' extend its usage, while idioms like 'go off the ramp' and 'ramp something up' convey emotional intensity.

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