1. to increase effort, speed, or intensity as one approaches the end of a task, race, or project
The runner began to ramp up towards the finish line in the final 100 meters.
O corredor começou a intensificar em direção à linha de chegada nos últimos 100 metros.
2. to accelerate or boost performance or production in the final stages
The company is ramping up towards the finish of the fiscal year to meet sales targets.
A empresa está intensificando em direção ao final do ano fiscal para atingir as metas de vendas.