Stepped-up (adjective)

Increased in intensity or level; intensified, amplified.

Origin:

The phrase "stepped-up" is made up of the verb "step" and the particle "up", which denotes an increase in intensity or level. it is a recent term and came into use in the 20th century.

Examples:

1. The company stepped up their security measures after the break-in.
2. The government stepped up its efforts to combat the pandemic.
3. I need to step up my game if I want to win this competition.
4. The company stepped up its production to meet the increasing demand.
5. After the accident, the security stepped up the surveillance.