runup

Definition of Runup in English :

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Noun

1. run-up, runup

a substantial increase over a relatively short period of time

Example Sentences:
'a runup in interest rates'
'market runups are followed by corrections'

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WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Runup

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verb (tr, adverb)

1.

to amass or accumulate; incur

to run up debts

2.

to make by sewing together quickly

to run up a dress

3.

to hoist

to run up a flag

noun run-up

4.

an approach run by an athlete for a long jump, pole vault, etc

5.

a preliminary or preparatory period

the run-up to the election

noun

1.

the period of time just before an event

in the run-up to the elections

The issue of the monarchy is complicating politics in the run-up to the elections.

in the run-up to Christmas

The company believes the products will sell well in the run-up to Christmas.

2.

the run made by a player or athlete, for example before throwing a ball or a javelin, or before jumping

When I began to compete, I struggled with my run-up.

Runup

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1.

to raise, rise, make, or build rapidly

2.

to let (bills, debts, etc.) accumulate

3.

to sew with a rapid succession of stitches

noun

1. Chiefly British

a preparatory period preceding an important event

2. US

a substantial, often rapid, increase in cost, price, value, etc.

Runup

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n.

1. An often sudden increase: a run-up in interest rates; a run-up in food prices; a run-up in house values.

2. The period of time that leads up an event or occurrence: the run-up to the championship games.

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