ramp up

“Brian Duffy, when he took over as editor of U.S. News, said, “We’re hoping to ramp up the investigative stuff and enterprise stuff.””

Simon & Schuster: The Right Word in the Right Place at the Right Time

“New drilling rules have been imposed, a high-tech system for capping a blown-out well and containing the oil has been built, and regulators have taken steps to ramp up oversight of the industry.”

USA Today: BP adopts stricter safety standards for offshore drilling

“There was a ramp up to great doors at the baling end of the shearing shed, so they put the raft and its burden in the huge empty building amid the reeks of tar, sweat, lanolin and dung.”

The Thorn Birds

“Menolly's cry was half-gasp half-scream, but the words weren't quite out of her mouth before both harpers were on their feet and running toward the ramp up from the harbor.”

Dragon Drums

“Mr. Wong said the computer maker will ramp up spending on research and development to catch up with rivals.”

The Wall Street Journal: The Power List