step-up

(noun) the act of increasing something. Synonyms: increase. Example: "He gave me an increase in salary."

(verb) increase in extent or intensity. Synonyms: escalate, intensify, step up. Example: "The allies escalated the bombing."

(verb) speed up. Synonyms: rev up, step up. Example: "Let's rev up production."

(verb) make oneself visible; take action. Synonyms: come to the fore, step forward, come forward, step up, step to the fore, come out. Example: "Young people should step to the fore and help their peers."