ramp

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun American English

n. a short road that lets you get on or off a main highway.

n. a short section of road providing access to or egress from a controlled-access highway or freeway.

“Take the next exit ramp to get to the shopping centre.”

“Heavy congestion on the off-ramp caused traffic to back up for several miles onto the main interstate.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Aviation

n. the flat area at an airport where planes park and load passengers.

n. the paved area at an airport where aircraft are parked, loaded, unloaded, or refuelled.

“The passengers waited on the bus while the plane was positioned on the ramp.”

“Ground crew personnel are required to wear high-visibility clothing at all times when working on the ramp to prevent accidents.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun American English

n. a type of wild onion or leek that people eat.

n. a North American species of wild onion (Allium tricoccum) with broad leaves and a strong garlic-like flavour.

“We went into the woods to pick ramps for our spring soup.”

“Ramps have become a highly sought-after seasonal delicacy in upscale restaurants across the Appalachian region.”

C1 · Advanced Technology Academic

v. to increase or decrease something at a steady rate.

v. to increase or decrease a value, level, or intensity, typically at a constant or controlled rate.

“The factory will ramp up production to meet the high demand for the new phone.”

“The software is designed to ramp the voltage gradually to prevent damage to the sensitive internal components.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun British English · Slang

n. a trick or a dishonest plan to steal money.

n. a fraudulent scheme or a deliberate swindle, often involving the manipulation of prices.

“He lost all his savings in a clever ramp involving fake gold coins.”

“The investigation revealed a sophisticated ramp designed to artificially inflate the company's share price before the merger.”