Step up phrasal verb
Come forward in order to something
When the host called his name, he stepped up to receive his reward.
Increase the size, amount, speed, effectiveness ect. of something
Our company decided to step up production up to 80% over the next year.
Due to the upcoming downsizing, all the staff in the company are stepping up, otherwise they could be fired.
Rapidly or quickly; rapid increase, progress or development
To grow in number quickly and unexpectedly.
To persuade someone (to do something), especially in a joyful, optimistic manner.
If you say you beef something up, you mean that you improve, strengthen or make it more interesting.
1. To turn a crank on something in order for it to start working.
2. Used to prompt or cause someone to do something.
3. To intensify.
4. To begin.
5. To increase the volume of something.
The verb "step" should be conjugated according to its tense.