rack up

verb

1. to accumulate (points)
2. Alsorack down to adjust the vertical alignment of (the picture from a film projector or telecine machine) so that the upper or lower edges of the frame do not show

Idioms and Phrases

Accumulate or score, as in Last night's episode of that new sitcom racked up at least fifteen points in the ratings . [ Colloquial ; mid-1900s]

Example Sentences

DJ AG always draws a crowd in real life but there are thousands more watching on social media - his streams have racked up millions of views on TikTok.

From BBC

Together, the pair have racked up millions of online hits, earning their employer five star reviews and plenty of new customers in the process.

From BBC

The unitary council in south Essex became effectively bankrupt two years ago after it borrowed and invested hundreds of millions and racked up a £1.5bn debt.

From BBC

The Western figures intent on racking up trading victories are hilariously sent up in “Please Hello,” a Gilbert and Sullivan inspired number that nonetheless maintains the Japanese point of view on these bullying capitalists.

From Los Angeles Times

Last month, a nonprofit racked up an even bigger tax bill than MPTF.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• accomplish
• attain
• earn
• obtain
• realize