run up

verb

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

1. an approach run by an athlete for a long jump, pole vault, etc
2. a preliminary or preparatory period

   the run-up to the election

Example Sentences

But after running up a $145,000 debt on a European tour, he took a day job with Mercury Records in 1961, becoming the first African-American vice-president of a major record label.

From BBC

But as Betts ran up the baseline, there was no one covering first.

From Los Angeles Times

“Democrats are now running up a score in Irvine and doing better than they used to in southern Orange County, so Republicans are trying to hold on to what they have,” Wasserman said.

From Los Angeles Times

In the run up to the election Mr Champagne is spending time meeting American counterparts of both parties.

From BBC

In the run up to the Budget, there has been speculation Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering welfare cuts to help fill a reported £40bn spending gap.

From BBC

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