Definition of Run-up

1. Noun. A substantial increase over a relatively short period of time. "Market runups are followed by corrections"

Exact synonyms: Runup
Generic synonyms: Increase

2. Noun. The approach run during which an athlete gathers speed.
Group relationships: Bowling, Broad Jump, Long Jump, Pole Jump, Pole Jumping, Pole Vault, Pole Vaulting
Generic synonyms: Approach, Approaching, Coming

Definition of Run-up

1. Noun. (cricket) The approach run of a bowler before delivering the ball ¹

2. Noun. The approach run of a high jumper or other athlete in order to gather speed or momentum ¹

3. Noun. (British) A period of time just before an important event. ¹

4. Noun. An increase in the value or amount of something ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Run-up

run-ins
run-length encoding
run-length encodings
run-o'-the-mill
run-of-the-mill
run-of-the-mine
run-off
run-on
run-on sentence
run-on sentences
run-ons
run-resistant
run-through
run-time
run-time error
run-up (current term)
run-ups
run a bath
run a mile
run a red light
run a risk
run about
run across
run afoul
run afoul of
run after
run aground
run along
run amok
run and gun

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