Meaning of the word "speed up" in English

What does "speed up" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

speed up

US /spiːd ʌp/
UK /spiːd ʌp/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to increase in speed

Example:
The car began to speed up as it approached the highway.
We need to speed up the production process.
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