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Noun: runup 'rún`úp- A substantial increase over a relatively short period of time
"a runup in interest rates"; "market runups are followed by corrections" - run-up Noun: run-up rún úp- The approach run during which an athlete gathers speed
Verb: run up- Pile up (debts or scores)
- Raise
- hoist - Fasten by sewing; do needlework
- sew, sew together, stitch - Accumulate as a debt
- chalk up - Make by sewing together quickly
"run up a skirt"
Derived forms: run-ups, runs up, run up, runups, ran up, running up Type of: accumulate, amass, approach, approaching, bring up, collect, coming, compile, elevate, fasten, fix, get up, hoard, increase, lift, owe, pile up, raise, roll up, secure, sew, tailor, tailor-make Part of: bowling, broad jump [N. Amer], long jump, pole jump, pole jumping, pole vault, pole vaulting Encyclopedia: Run-up Runup |