1. A substantial increase over a relatively short period of time
   "a runup in interest rates"; "market runups are followed by corrections"
   - run-up

1. The approach run during which an athlete gathers speed

1. Pile up (debts or scores) 
2. Raise
   - hoist 
3. Fasten by sewing; do needlework
   - sew, sew together, stitch 
4. Accumulate as a debt
   - chalk up 
5. Make by sewing together quickly
   "run up a skirt"

Derived forms: ran up, run up, run-ups, running up, runups, runs up

Type of: accumulate, amass, approach, approaching, bring up, collect, coming, compile, elevate, fasten, fix, get up, hoard, increase, lift, owe, pile up, raise, roll up, secure, sew, tailor, tailor-make

Part of: bowling, broad jump [N. Amer], long jump, pole jump, pole jumping, pole vault, pole vaulting

Encyclopedia: Run-up

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