- on-ramp
- noun Date: 1958 a ramp by which one enters a limited-access highway
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Ramp — may refer to: Gravitational: * Inclined plane, a physical structure that is a simple machine * Airport ramp, the area around an airport terminal where aircraft are loaded and unloaded * Entrance ramp, or on ramp , on a freeway * Exit ramp, or off … Wikipedia
Ramp travel index — or RTI, is a way of measuring a vehicle s ability to flex its suspension, a property also known as axle articulation. The RTI rating is used mainly in the off roading industry to test and describe chassis limits of modified vehicles. The ramps… … Wikipedia
Ramp up — is a term used in economics and business to describe an increase in firm production ahead of anticipated increases in product demand. Alternatively, ramp up describes the period between product development, and maximum capacity utilization,… … Wikipedia
ramp — ramp1 [ramp] n. [Fr rampe < OFr ramper: see RAMP2] 1. a sloping, sometimes curved, surface, walk, road, etc. joining different levels ☆ 2. a means for boarding or leaving a plane, as a staircase on wheels rolled up to the door 3. a concave… … English World dictionary
Ramp — (englisch „Rampe“) steht für: Eine Sprungschanze für Funsportarten Ramp (Hörfunk), jener Teil am Anfang eines Musikstückes, bei dem noch nicht gesungen wird (auch Intro oder Vorlauf genannt) Ramp (Zeitschrift), deutsches Automagazin den Bereich… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Ramp — (r[a^]mp), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Ramped} (r[a^]mt; 215); p. pr. & vb. n. {Ramping}.] [F. ramper to creep, OF., to climb; of German origin; cf. G. raffen to snatch, LG. & D. rapen. See {Rap} to snatch, and cf. {Romp}.] [1913 Webster] 1. To spring;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Ramp — Ramp, n. 1. A leap; a spring; a hostile advance. [1913 Webster] The bold Ascalonite Fled from his lion ramp. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. A highwayman; a robber. [Prov. Eng.] [1913 Webster] 3. A romping woman; a prostitute. [Obs.] Lyly. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ramp-up — UK US noun [S] ► a large increase in activity or in the level of something: »They saw a ramp up in orders. »As assemblers are needed to support the production ramp up, the total number of jobs is expected to grow to around 20 … Financial and business terms
ramp up — • ramp up v. • ramp up n. To increase over time. We intend to ramp up production in anticipation of holiday demand. Just try not to cramp up … Business English jargon and slang
ramp-up — • ramp up v. • ramp up n. To increase over time. We intend to ramp up production in anticipation of holiday demand. Just try not to cramp up … Business English jargon and slang
ramp — ► NOUN 1) a sloping surface joining two different levels. 2) a movable set of steps for entering or leaving an aircraft. 3) Brit. a transverse ridge in a road to control the speed of vehicles. 4) N. Amer. an inclined slip road leading to or from… … English terms dictionary
