HyperDic: run-up

English > 2 senses of the word run-up:
NOUNeventrun-up, runupa substantial increase / increase / increase over a relatively short period of time
actrun-upthe approach run during which an athlete gathers speed
English > run-up: 2 senses > noun 1, event
MeaningA substantial increase / increase / increase over a relatively short period of time.
Synonymrunup
BroaderincreaseA change resulting in an increase / increase
English > run-up: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningThe approach run during which an athlete gathers speed.
Part ofbowlingThe playing of a game of tenpins or duckpins etc
long jump, broad jumpA competition that involves jumping as far as possible from a running start
pole vault, pole vaulting, pole jump, pole jumpingA competition that involves jumping over a high crossbar with the aid of a long pole
Broaderapproach, approaching, comingThe act of drawing spatially closer to something
Spanishcorrida, impulso

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