runup

American

[ruhn-uhp] / ˈrʌnˌʌp /

noun

the testing of an airplane engine by accelerating the motor.
an advance in prices, as in the stock market.
Sports.
1. the running up to the jump line by a broad jumper.
2. the running up of the ball in soccer or polo toward the goal.
3. the running up of a golf ball toward the putting green.

Etymology

Origin of runup

First recorded in 1825–35; noun use of verb phrase run up

Example Sentences

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Your book lays out that you didn’t think Goldman did anything wrong in the runup to and during the financial crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal

Stocks slipped, with investors considering a new batch of corporate earnings and a geopolitically driven runup in oil prices.

From The Wall Street Journal

Those who were late to the party and bought throughout the runup are underwater.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Russians also worked to ensure security in the runup to the December 28 ballot.

From Barron's

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