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run-up

/ˈrʌn.ʌp/

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noun

/ˈrʌn.ʌp/B2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее период подготовки или нарастания перед событием, а также разбег, совершаемый спортсменом для набора скорости перед прыжком или броском.

A noun referring to a period of preparation or increase leading up to an event, or the approach run taken by an athlete to gather speed before a jump or throw.

  1. Rapid increaseB2formal

    A significant and swift rise in value, amount, or intensity over a short duration.

    ruРезкий рост

    • There was a sharp run-up in stock prices before the announcement.
    • The run-up in housing costs has made it difficult for first-time buyers.
    • Economists are concerned about the run-up in inflation.

    Synonymsboostescalationjumpleaprisespikesurgeupsurge

    Antonymsdeclinedecreasedropfallplunge

  2. Approach run in sportsB2formal

    The preparatory running motion an athlete makes before a jump, throw, or other action to build momentum.

    ruРазбег

    • The long jumper's run-up was perfectly timed.
    • He practiced his run-up for the high jump repeatedly.
    • A consistent run-up is crucial for a successful pole vault.

    Synonymsapproachlead uprun

Forms
  • run-ups plural form
  • run-ups' possessive plural form
  • run-up's possessive singular form
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