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Run-up

noun

Noun

1
The approach run of a bowler before delivering the ball. countable, uncountable
"Jasprit Bumrah has the most unique run-up in the history of cricket."
2
the approach run during which an athlete gathers speed wordnet
3
The approach run of a high jumper or other athlete in order to gather speed or momentum. countable, uncountable
"But he still saw his side produce a rousing display which owed much to their lauded prowess from set-pieces, despite Uefa regulations meaning the pitch had to be widened and, in the process, the run-up area for Delap's long throws reduced."
4
a substantial increase over a relatively short period of time wordnet
5
A period of time just before an important event. countable, uncountable
"The candidates were very nervous in the run-up to the election."

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6
An increase in the value or amount of something. countable, uncountable
"Economists expect a run-up of long-term interest rates."
7
The extent of a wave's reach onto land as the result of a tsunami or storm such as a cyclone. countable, uncountable
"I found sand pushed all the way to the edge of my home by the run-up of Wednesday's tsunami."
8
The process of warming up and testing an airplane before a flight. countable, transitive, uncountable

Deverbal from run up.

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