Run-up — synonyms, definition

1. run-up (Noun)

1 synonym

runup

2 definitions

run-up (Noun) — A substantial increase over a relatively short period of time. ex. "a run-up in interest rates"

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

9 types of

7 parts of

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

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