to step up the pace
21pace — I. noun Etymology: Middle English pas, from Anglo French, stride, step, from Latin passus, from pandere to spread more at fathom Date: 14th century 1. a. rate of movement; especially an established rate of locomotion b. rate of progress;… …
22pace — I [[t]peɪs[/t]] n. v. paced, pac•ing 1) a rate of movement, esp. in stepping, walking, etc.: to hike at a rapid pace[/ex] 2) a rate of activity, progress, growth, etc.; tempo 3) wam any of various standard linear measures representing the space… …
23pace — I UK [peɪs] / US noun Word forms pace : singular pace plural paces ** 1) [singular/uncountable] the speed at which something happens or is done the pace of something: The pace of technological change increased steadily during the 20th century.… …
24pace — I n. rate of movement 1) to set the pace 2) to keep pace with 3) to change pace; to slacken the pace 4) a brisk, fast, rapid; even, steady; frantic, hectic; grueling, killing pace 5) a slack, slow, sluggish; snail s ( extremely slow ) pace 6) at… …
25step — /stɛp / (say step) noun 1. a movement made by lifting the foot and setting it down again in a new position, as in walking, running, marching, or dancing. 2. the space passed over or measured by one movement of the foot in stepping: *Two short… …
26step — 1. noun 1) Frank took a step forward Syn: pace, stride 2) she heard a step on the stairs Syn: footstep, footfall, tread 3) she left the room with a springy step Syn: g …
27Pace University High School — For other schools with a similar name, see Pace High School .Infobox Secondary school name = Pace High School native name = motto = established =2004 address = 100 Hester Street city = New York state =New York country =USA 10002 campus = type =… …
28step — 1. noun 1) Frank took a step forward Syn: pace, stride 2) she heard a step on the stairs Syn: footstep, footfall, tread 3) the top step Syn …
29Pace stick — A Warrant Officer of the Welsh Guards using his pace stick. A pace stick is a long stick usually carried by warrant officer and non commissioned officer drill instructors in the British and Commonwealth armed forces …
30pace — [[t]pe͟ɪs[/t]] ♦♦♦ paces, pacing, paced 1) N SING: usu with supp The pace of something is the speed at which it happens or is done. Many people were not satisfied with the pace of change. ...people who prefer to live at a slower pace... They… …
