step up
US /step ʌp/
UK /step ʌp/
1.
강화하다, 늘리다, 가속화하다
to increase the amount, speed, or intensity of something
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We need to step up our efforts to meet the deadline.
마감일을 맞추기 위해 노력을 강화해야 합니다.
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The company decided to step up production to meet demand.
회사는 수요를 충족시키기 위해 생산을 늘리기로 결정했습니다.
2.
나서다, 책임을 지다, 행동하다
to take action when there is a need or problem
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It's time for you to step up and take responsibility.
이제 네가 나서서 책임을 질 때야.
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When the team was struggling, the captain really stepped up.
팀이 어려움을 겪을 때, 주장은 정말 나섰다.