1 C1 informal
To move or proceed at a fast, steady pace.
"The project was ramping along nicely until the funding was cut."
inseparable
ramp along
C1 informal inseparable intransitive
To move or progress quickly and steadily; not a standard or widely recognised phrasal verb.
In plain English
To move along fast or to keep going at a quick pace — but this is a very unusual expression.
What does "ramp along" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
Moving along a ramp — a sloped surface — at speed.
Actually means
To move along fast or to keep going at a quick pace — but this is a very unusual expression.
Usage tip
'Ramp along' is not a standard phrasal verb in most major dictionaries. It may appear in informal or regional British English to suggest brisk movement or progress, but it is rarely encountered and learners should not expect to find or use it in standard contexts.
How to conjugate "ramp along"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
ramp along
I/you/we/they
3rd person
ramps along
he/she/it
Past simple
ramped along
yesterday
Past participle
ramped along
have + pp
-ing form
ramping along
continuous
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