stepped up
phrasal verbUK /stɛpt ʌp/
US /stɛpt ʌp/
You stepped up when you did something brave or helpful that was needed.
When the team needed a leader, Maya stepped up and took charge.
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2. Made stronger, faster, or more intense.
The company launched a stepped-up effort to fix the problem.
3. Raised to a higher level or amount.
Security was stepped up after the big event.
4. Moved to a higher position by walking up onto something.
She stepped up onto the stage to give her speech.