Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

upping

Verb (gerund or present participle of ‘up’)
/ˈʌp.ɪŋ/
Definition
The act of increasing something.
Examples
  • She is upping her game to improve her performance.
  • The company is upping the stakes by investing more in marketing.
  • He is upping the volume on the speaker to make sure everyone can hear.
Meaning
Upping is often used to describe a situation where the intensity, amount, or level of something is raised or escalated.
Synonyms
  • Increasing
  • Raising
  • Elevating
  • Enhancing