run-up

• Nom désignant la période de préparation ou de montée en puissance précédant un événement, ainsi que l'élan pris par un athlète pour prendre de la vitesse avant un saut ou un lancer.

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.

   Hausse rapide

   • 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.

   Synonymesboostescalationjumpleaprisespikesurgeupsurge

   Antonymesdeclinedecreasedropfallplunge

2. Approach run in sportsB2formal

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

   Course d'élan

   • 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.

   Synonymesapproachlead uprun