EGAVE

step-up

Meaning

  1. adjective That increases a voltage.
    a step-up transformer
  2. noun A workout movement wherein one leg stands on an elevated surface and lifts in the concentric part the rest of the body up onto it to target – depending on angle and starting distance of the other leg and weights applied by the arms – the femoral and gluteal muscles variously.
  3. noun An increase.
  4. noun A phenomenon whereby the growth in market value of an asset or investment is not taxed under certain circumstances, generally involving buying and holding until the buyer's death, followed by inheritance.
    a step-up in basis

Similar words

increase gradual step-by-step progressive phased gradient acceleratory push-up jacked up attolent

Word family

step up step ups step-ups

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