clock up

British

verb

(tr, adverb) to record or register

this car has clocked up 80 000 miles

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clock up Idioms

Record accumulated hours, miles, or points. For example, It won't be easy to clock up 1,000 flying hours, or Brian clocked up a record number of baskets this year. [Mid-1900s]

Example Sentences

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“Perfect! I’ll take it!” he said, lifting the grandfather clock up in a bear hug.

From Literature

With 10 firefighters across multiple generations, the McClelland family have clocked up almost 300 years of combined service.

From BBC

Katesbridge, in Northern Ireland has now clocked up 40 days of wet weather, already seeing over two and a half times its February average rainfall.

From BBC

The team is a formidable force, having now clocked up a record breaking 12 grand slams, four European championships and two world championships.

From BBC

The most popular columns, collectively clocking up millions of readers, dealt with family drama rather than political or economic intrigue.

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