Run up Meaning in English
expression
परिभाषा
To make something increase quickly, especially money (like debt or bills), or to cause prices to go higher. Sometimes also used for making something quickly, like sewing a garment.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
Often used with 'debt', 'bill', or 'price' (e.g., 'run up a bill'). Informal and common in business or daily spending contexts. Can also mean to make something quickly (mainly with clothes) in British English. Not the same as 'run up to' (which means 'approaching a date/event').
उदाहरण वाक्य
He managed to run up a big phone bill last month.
basic
Don’t run up too much debt on your credit card.
basic
The cost of food can run up fast if you eat out every day.
basic
You can easily run up a huge bill at fancy restaurants without realizing it.
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She often runs up her credit card so she can buy new clothes.
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The company ran up costs by hiring extra staff during the busy season.
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