Clock up Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To reach or achieve a total amount or number, especially over time, by gradually adding more. Often used for achievements, numbers, or times.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Mainly British English; informal but common in news and business. Used with numbers: 'clock up hours,' 'clock up points,' 'clock up miles.' Not used for physical clocks but for accumulating totals. In American English, 'rack up' is more common.
جمل نموذجية
He managed to clock up 500 miles on his new car.
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The team has clocked up ten wins this season.
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Sara has clocked up over 100 hours of practice.
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We’ve really clocked up the air miles with all these business trips.
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You’ve clocked up a lot of experience in just a few years, haven’t you?
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If you keep working weekends, you’ll clock up a lot of overtime.
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