I had already taken steps to speed up a solution to the problem.

我已经采取措施加快解决这个问题。

2. make up 组成；弥补
 

Nothing can make up for the loss of a child.

失去一个孩子是任何东西都无法弥补的。

3. catch up 追赶；赶上
 

He stopped and let her catch up with him.

他停下了，让她赶上自己。

4. in order to 为了
 

He only gave his consent in order to gratify her wishes.

他只是为满足她的愿望才同意的。