run-up

[US]/ˈrʌn.ʌp/
[UK]/ˈrʌn.ʌp/

Translation

n.an increase or acceleration, especially of an engine; a preparatory period or preliminary stage before an event; the approach or run before a jump or throw in sports

Phrases & Collocations

run-up to

short run-up

long run-up

run-up speed

run-up area

run-up time

had a run-up

doing a run-up

final run-up

steep run-up

Example Sentences

the athlete took a long run-up before launching the javelin.

we had a steep run-up to the finish line in the race.

the company is experiencing a significant run-up in sales this quarter.

the property values have had a steady run-up over the past few years.

he gave a passionate run-up to his speech before the audience.

the project had a difficult run-up with many unexpected challenges.

the stock market experienced a rapid run-up in the last few months.

the team needed a good run-up of momentum to win the game.

the hill had a long run-up before reaching the summit.

the ski jump requires a powerful run-up to gain speed.

the new product launch had a successful run-up with positive reviews.

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