step-up
Medicine phrase
To increase treatment to a stronger drug or higher dose when the current regimen is inadequate.
If her symptoms are not controlled, we will step up to a combination inhaler.
Business noun
A scheduled increase in a bond's coupon at a predetermined date.
The note carried a step-up that lifted the coupon by a full point if the issuer failed to call it.
Business verb
To take on greater responsibility or rise to a challenge, often without being asked.
When the lead went on leave, two of the juniors really stepped up.
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