Conjugation

Ramp up

intensifier

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: up

    Only ramp changes; up stays the same: ramped up, ramped up.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't ramp up, he doesn't ramp up.

    1. I / you / we / they ramp up
    2. he / she / it ramps up

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am ramping up
    2. you / we / they are ramping up
    3. he / she / it is ramping up

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't ramp up.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they ramped up

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to ramp up
    2. you / we / they are going to ramp up
    3. he / she / it is going to ramp up

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't ramp up.

    1. (you) ramp up
    2. let's ramp up