How to Pronounce "ratchet up"
expression
ˈɹætʃət/, /ɹættʃət/ /ˈəp
RATCH-it UP
ɹˈætʃɪt/ /ˈʌp
RATCH-it UP
Definition
To increase something step by step, especially in a controlled or deliberate way, often making it higher than before.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹætʃət/, /ɹættʃət/ /ˈəp
British English
ɹˈætʃɪt/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RATCH-it UP
UK
RATCH-it UP
Listen in Context
The company plans to ratchet up production next year.
They decided to ratchet up security after the incident.
We need to ratchet up our efforts if we want to win.
Rising costs have forced them to ratchet up prices several times this year.