run-up | ||
1. | [ noun ] a substantial increase over a relatively short period of time | |
Synonyms: | runup | |
Examples: | "a runup in interest rates" "market runups are followed by corrections" |
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Related terms: | increase | |
2. | [ noun ] the approach run during which an athlete gathers speed | |
Related terms: | approach long_jump broad_jump pole_vault bowling | |
Similar spelling: |
runup run_up rump Rumph |