Examples of ramp-up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Boeing needs the capital infusion to maintain its investment-grade rating and fund its production ramp-up once the walkout ends. Julie Johnsson, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024 The analyst thinks that Blackwell’s launch and ramp-up are not just near- and medium-term revenue growth drivers, but also key factors that will enhance Nvidia’s competitive advantage. Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024 The ramp-up in production that was supposed to help cash flow has been undercut by the recent strike, and the defense and space business continues to hemorrhage money. Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2024 Now Northvolt faces a cash crunch, after a production ramp-up faltered at its main plant near the Arctic Circle. Sydney Lake, Fortune Europe, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ramp-up 

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Word History

Etymology

derivative of the phrasal verb ramp up — more at ramp entry 2

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ramp-up was in 1980

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Cite this Entry

“Ramp-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ramp-up. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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