nounπShareAn inclined surface that connects two levels; an incline."The wheelchair user went up the ramp to enter the building. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA road that connects a freeway to a surface street or another freeway.""To get off the highway and reach the shopping mall, take the next ramp to Elm Street." "vehiclewaytrafficbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mobile staircase that is attached to the doors of an aircraft at an airport"The passengers walked down the ramp from the airplane to the airport terminal. "vehiclemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA large parking area in an airport for aircraft, for loading and unloading or for storage (see also apron)"The ground crew guided the airplane onto the ramp to unload passengers and luggage. "areavehicleplacebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA construction used to do skating tricks, usually in the form of part of a pipe."The skateboarder practiced ollies on the ramp at the skate park. "sportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA speed bump."The road to the school parking lot has a ramp, so be prepared for a slow-down. "trafficvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA leap or bound."The kangaroo took a powerful ramp across the field. "actionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA concave bend at the top or cap of a railing, wall, or coping; a romp."The stone ramp at the top of the garden wall provided a smooth way to climb over. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo behave violently; to rage."When the toddler didn't get the toy he wanted, he started to ramp and throw things. "actioncharacteremotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo spring; to leap; to bound, rear, or prance; to move swiftly or violently."The horse ramped forward, its hooves kicking up dust as it charged across the field. "actionanimalsportnaturevehicleenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo climb, like a plant; to creep up."The ivy started to ramp up the side of the old brick building. "plantbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stand in a rampant position."The child ramped through the house, full of energy after a long nap. "positionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo (cause to) change value, often at a steady rate."The store is ramping up its online sales, increasing its advertising budget steadily each month. "amountprocesstechnicalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo adapt a piece of iron to the woodwork of a gate."The blacksmith had to ramp the iron gate's new hinge to the existing woodwork. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn American plant, Allium tricoccum, related to the onion; a wild leek."The hikers found a delicious-smelling ramp growing beside the trail. "plantvegetablefoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA promiscuous man or woman; a general insult for a worthless person."That guy is a real ramp; everyone avoids him at school because he's always looking for trouble. "personcharacternegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading