RUNUP Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word runup. (close relations)
Definition of RUNUP
Best Alternative Words for RUNUP
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approach | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation • the act of drawing spatially closer to something • a way of entering or leaving • the final path followed by an aircraft as it is landing • the event of one object coming closer to another • a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others • the temporal property of becoming nearer in time • a close approximation • a relatively short golf shot intended to put the ball onto the putting green verb • move towards • come near or verge on, resemble, come nearer in quality, or character • begin to deal with • come near in time • make advances to someone, usually with a proposal or suggestion | ||||||||
buildup | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of building up an accumulation • the result of the process of accumulation • highly favorable publicity and praise | ||||||||
foreplay | nounn | |||||||
noun • mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse | ||||||||
preliminary | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a minor match preceding the main event • something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows adjective satellite • denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important | ||||||||
preparation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose • a substance prepared according to a formula • the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening • the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action) • (music) a note that produces a dissonant chord is first heard in a consonant chord • activity leading to skilled behavior • preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home) • the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat | ||||||||
warm-up | nounn | |||||||
noun • exercising in preparation for strenuous activity | ||||||||
run-up | nounn | |||||||
noun • a substantial increase over a relatively short period of time • the approach run during which an athlete gathers speed |