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ramp

/ræmp/

Translations

rampnoun

ramps

/ræmp/

пандус

The building has a ramp for wheelchair access.

В здании есть пандус для доступа инвалидных колясок.

эстакада

The highway ramp was closed for repairs.

Эстакада на шоссе была закрыта на ремонт.

скат

The skateboarder performed tricks on the ramp.

Скейтбордист выполнял трюки на скате.

Additional translations

платформа

подъём

наклонная плоскость

Synonyms

rampverb

ramped

Past Simple

ramped

Past Participle

ramping

Gerund

/ræmp/

увеличивать

The company plans to ramp up production next year.

Компания планирует увеличить производство в следующем году.

нарастать

The excitement began to ramp as the concert approached.

Волнение начало нарастать по мере приближения концерта.

Additional translations

Synonyms

rampadjective

/ræmp/

Used attributively before another noun, especially in aviation and civil-engineering contexts (e.g., "ramp worker", "ramp area").

Definitions

rampnoun

A sloping surface connecting two different levels, used for walking or driving.

The wheelchair ramp made it easier for people with disabilities to access the building.

A movable sloping surface or set of steps positioned against an aircraft to allow passengers to board or leave.

Ground crew wheeled the ramp into place so the passengers could disembark.

A wild onion with a strong garlic-like odor and a pungent taste, native to North America.

Ramps are often foraged in the spring and used in various culinary dishes.

A short road that connects a highway to another road, used for entering or leaving the highway.

Take the next ramp on the right to merge onto Interstate 90.

The paved area of an airport where aircraft are parked, loaded, or serviced; apron.

Only authorised personnel are allowed on the airport ramp during refuelling.

(British, informal) A fraudulent or deceitful scheme, especially the artificial inflation of share prices.

Investigators uncovered a massive ramp orchestrated to boost the company’s stock value.

rampverb

To increase or cause to increase in amount, intensity, or degree.

The company plans to ramp up production to meet the growing demand.

(Archaic) To rush about or behave violently; to rage.

In the legend the warriors ramped through the burning village.

(Of an animal) To rear up on the hind legs in a threatening or excited manner.

The stallion ramped when the rider pulled sharply on the reins.

(British, informal) To manipulate or inflate (prices, shares, etc.) dishonestly for personal gain.

Unscrupulous traders were caught ramping the stock before selling off their holdings.

To slope upward or form a gentle incline.

The path ramps up towards the summit of the hill.

rampadjective

Situated on, relating to, or intended for use on a ramp.

Ramp safety procedures require high-visibility clothing.