Translate run-up | into French | into German | into Italian | into Spanish Definition of run-up
noun
1a marked rise in the value or level of something:a sharp run-up of land and stock prices
2the period preceding a notable event:an acrimonious run-up to legislative elections
3an act of running briefly to gain momentum before performing a jump in track and field or other sports:high jumper Steve Smith will use his shortened five-stride run-up
4an act of running an engine or turbine to prepare it for use or to test it.
5 Golf a low approach shot that bounces and runs forward.
