a 'wheelchair ramp' [=a ramp for someone in a wheelchair to use instead of stairs to enter into a building]
Work started slowly, but now we're 'ramping up' to full speed.
The work is going too slowly. We need to 'ramp it up' a bit.
(..) Command doesn't wanna give up their position. Radio comms only. -Are they down there? -Request has been denied, sir. Need-to-know only. That's straight from the top. JOHN: You open up that ramp... ...and you tell them I need divers for a lock-in! Now! PILOT: This is crazy. ASHDOWN: John Connor. (..)2009 Terminator Salvation