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Uncommonrun up
The correct spelling is run up.
How to pronounce run up
noun
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The correct spelling is run up. The action of running up; the area of the pitch used by the bowler to run up, the start of which he marks with a small marker For example: "As I was walking along the road, a man suddenly ran up to me."
Usage Examples
“As I was walking along the road, a man suddenly ran up to me.”
“We are putting on lots of special attractions as we run up to Christmas.”
“I'll run you up a skirt for tomorrow evening.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The action of running up; the area of the pitch used by the bowler to run up, the start of which he marks with a small marker
verb
- 1.To run (towards someone or something); to hasten to a destination.
- 2.(with to) To approach (an event or point in time).
- 3.To erect hastily, as a building.
- 4.To make something, usually an item of clothing, very quickly.
- 5.To bring a flag to the top of its flag pole.
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