"on the rise"

[Tvita]

What does the word-combination "on the rise" mean?

Not only is illegal drug use on the rise

Thank you in advance

 

[susiedqq]

It means "increase"

Crime is on the rise in the inner cities.

PS. Next time you want a definition, put it into a sentence so we can see the context.

 

[Tvita]

Thank you for advice. I definetely will.