Run Up — synonyms, definition

1. run up (Noun)

1 synonym

run-up

2 definitions

run up (Noun) — The approach run during which an athlete gathers speed.

run up (Noun) — A substantial increase over a relatively short period of time. ex. "market runups are followed by corrections" ex. "a runup in interest rates"

9 types of

approach approaching at hand close at hand coming imminent impendent impending increase

7 parts of

bowling broad jump long jump pole jump pole jumping pole vault pole vaulting

2. run up (Verb)

6 synonyms

chalk up hoist sew sew together stitch stitch up

5 definitions

run up (Verb) — Pile up (debts or scores).

run up (Verb) — Raise. ex. "run up the flags"

run up (Verb) — Fasten by sewing; do needlework.

run up (Verb) — Accumulate as a debt. ex. "he ran up $100 in the course of the evening"

run up (Verb) — Make by sewing together quickly. ex. "run up a skirt"

19 types of

accumulate amass bring up collect compile elevate fasten fix get up hoard lift owe pile up raise roll up secure sew tailor tailor-make

16 types

backstitch baste cast off cast on fell finedraw gather hem hemstitch overcast pucker resew retick tack tick tuck