ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Stepped-up

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Stepped-up is an adjective meaning Increased; heightened.

Meaning

Increased; heightened.

Example Sentences

Austria is a prime destination for smuggled people heading for the heart of the EU via Hungary from the Balkans. For many migrants, the Hungarian route remains an option despite stepped-up border patrols and a steel fence built by Hungary after the EU’s 2015 migration crisis.

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Related dictionary entries include increasing, increase, growing, enhancement, enhance, strengthen.

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