Ramp up
Posted by RRC on January 06, 2006
In Reply to: Ramp up posted by Bob on January 06, 2006
: : What is the correct use of "ramp up"? I've heard it used in two contradictory ways recently - "There's hardly anyone there - the Department ramps up for the holidays", and "Unions are ramping up their campaign, putting increased pressure on the government". Pamela
: The second usage is correct: "ramp up" implies an increased effort.
: The first use seems like a mistake.
Perhaps the first usage is a typo/mishearing of "the Department wraps up for the holidays". RRC
- Ramp up ESC 06/January/06