Meanings
How to pronounce "run up":
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Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see run, up.
Example: "The small boy ran up the hill."
To run (towards someone or something); to hasten to a destination.
Example: "As I was walking along the road, a man suddenly ran up to me."
Example: "The dog ran up under the table to get his food."
To approach (an event or point in time).
Example: "We are putting on lots of special attractions as we run up to Christmas."
To take to a destination or before an authority.
To erect hastily, as a building.
Example Sentences
1
She always seems to run up a large bill when she goes shopping.
2
She decided to run up a small business on the side.
