English / phrasal verb
step up
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To increase one's efforts, rise to a challenge, or take on greater responsibility.
In context
01
As new milestones approached, everyone on the committee stepped up to meet the deadline.
02
Life continuously asks us to step up and become the strongest version of ourselves.
Synonyms
rise to the occasion,take responsibility,elevate effort
Antonyms
back down,slack off,retreat
Collocations
step up to the challenge,step up efforts,step up leadership