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to run up
[phrase form: run]
01
elevar, aumentar
to cause the cost or value of something to increase
Transitive: to run up a price or value
Exemplos
The limited edition nature of the item ran up its market value.
A natureza de edição limitada do item elevou seu valor de mercado.
02
acumular, contrair
to create a significant amount of debt over a period of time
Transitive: to run up a debt
Exemplos
The government 's decision to increase spending has run up the national debt.
A decisão do governo de aumentar os gastos aumentou a dívida nacional.
03
acumular, somar
to reach a specific number of points during the course of a game or match
Transitive: to run up points
Exemplos
Despite the challenging course, the marathon runner was able to run up an impressive time, finishing ahead of the competition.
Apesar do percurso desafiador, o maratonista conseguiu alcançar um tempo impressionante, terminando à frente da competição.
04
confeccionar rapidamente, montar às pressas
to quickly make something, like clothes, by putting pieces of fabric together
Transitive: to run up clothes
Exemplos
The fashion student ran up a unique skirt for her final project.
A estudante de moda costurou uma saia única para seu projeto final.
05
correr para, ir rapidamente para
to move quickly toward a particular place
Intransitive
Transitive: to run up a path
Exemplos
The enthusiastic dog ran up to greet its owner as soon as they entered the house.
O cão entusiasmado correu para seu dono para cumprimentá-lo assim que ele entrou em casa.
06
içar, levantar
to lift a flag to the top of a flagpole
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to run up a flag
Exemplos
With great enthusiasm, they ran the colorful festival flag up the mast for everyone to see.
Com grande entusiasmo, eles içaram a bandeira colorida do festival no mastro para todos verem.
07
disparar, aumentar rapidamente
to grow in amount, value, etc.
Intransitive
Exemplos
During the holiday season, online sales tend to run up, reflecting the increased shopping activity.
Durante a época de festas, as vendas online tendem a aumentar, refletindo o aumento da atividade de compras.
08
erguer, levantar
to put something in an upright position
Transitive: to run up sth
Exemplos
Upon realizing the sudden need for signage, they had to run up banners for the impromptu event.
Ao perceber a necessidade repentina de sinalização, eles tiveram que erguer banners para o evento improvisado.
