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speeding up

/ˈspiːdɪŋ ʌp/ · speed·ing·up
verb
  1. to increase the rate or speed of something The new software is speeding up the processing time of our computers.
  2. to move or travel at a faster rate The car is speeding up on the highway.
noun
  1. the act of increasing the rate or speed of something The speeding up of the production line resulted in increased efficiency.
Did you know? The phrase 'speeding up' is often used in business and technology contexts to describe the improvement of processes or systems, but it can also be used in everyday language to describe a sudden increase in speed or pace.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 1 lookups Added Aug 9, 2026