ramp

noun
UK: /ræmp/
US: /ræmp/

  1. A sloping surface connecting two different levels.

    1. The car went up the ramp easily.
    2. Wheelchair users can access the building via a ramp located at the side entrance.

  2. A short road that allows vehicles to enter or exit a highway.

    1. Take the ramp to get onto the highway.
    2. Traffic was heavy on the entrance ramp leading to the interstate during rush hour.

Synonyms

slope incline bank gradient
ramp verb

  1. To increase or cause to increase quickly and considerably.

    1. The company plans to ramp up production.
    2. The factory had to ramp up its output to meet the sudden surge in demand.

  2. To use deception to get something.

    1. He tried to ramp her to get money.
    2. The con artist used charm to ramp unsuspecting victims out of their savings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ramp" in English means: A sloping surface connecting two different levels., A short road that allows vehicles to enter or exit a highway..

The phonetic transcription of "ramp" is /ræmp/ in British English and /ræmp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ramp": slope, incline, bank, gradient.

Example usage of "ramp": "The car went up the ramp easily.". More examples on the page.