Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pick-up-the-pace
phrase
/ˈpɪk ʌp ðə peɪs/
Definition
To increase the speed or rate of something.
Examples
- The team needs to pick up the pace if they want to finish the project on time.
- During the last lap, the runner decided to pick up the pace to secure her lead.
- As the deadline approached, she realized it was time to pick up the pace on her assignments.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to suggest that someone should move faster or improve their performance in a particular activity or task.
Synonyms
- speed up
- accelerate
- hurry up
- move faster
