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to run up
[phrase form: run]
01
to cause the cost or value of something to increase
Transitive: to run up a price or value
Examples
Global events can run up the price of commodities.
A surge in demand can run up the prices of luxury goods.
02
to create a significant amount of debt over a period of time
Transitive: to run up a debt
Examples
They unknowingly ran up a large bill by using premium services.
If you continue to overspend, you 'll run up a significant debt.
03
to reach a specific number of points during the course of a game or match
Transitive: to run up points
Examples
The athlete 's exceptional performance helped her run up an impressive total in the track and field competition.
The cricket team was determined to run up a challenging total, setting a target that the opposing team would find difficult to reach.
04
to quickly make something, like clothes, by putting pieces of fabric together
Transitive: to run up clothes
Examples
She ran up a beautiful dress for the party.
The tailor ran a new suit up for the groom in record time.
05
to move quickly toward a particular place
Intransitive
Transitive: to run up a path
Examples
She suggested they run up the street to grab some snacks before the movie starts.
Let 's run up the trail and see if we can catch a glimpse of the rare birds that were spotted there yesterday.
06
to lift a flag to the top of a flagpole
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to run up a flag
Examples
The scout leader taught the youngsters how to run up the scout flag with precision.
He ran up the team banner, signaling the beginning of the championship celebration.
07
to grow in amount, value, etc.
Intransitive
Examples
After the positive earnings report, the company 's stock prices began to run up, reaching new heights.
Investors were pleased with the product launch, causing the company 's share prices to run up significantly.
08
to put something in an upright position
Transitive: to run up sth
Examples
With the storm approaching, they decided to run up a makeshift tent for shelter.
To welcome the unexpected guests, they had to run up additional seating in the backyard.
