How do you pronounce "runup"?

The pronunciation is /ˈrʌnʌp/. Listen to American and British pronunciations on this page.

runup

[US]/ˈrʌnʌp/

[UK]/ˈrʌnʌp/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to raise or increase something, such as prices, costs, or debts; to hoist or raise something, such as a flag; to build or construct something; to run upward or accumulate rapidly; to rush to complete or finish something quickly; to rise or surge, as of prices or waves
n.a period of preparation or prelude before an event; a gradual increase or buildup in amount, level, or price; an upward slope or incline; the action of starting or spinning up, as of an engine

Word Forms

Plural

runups

Example Sentences

stock markets experienced a significant runup before the earnings report.

retailers reported substantial sales runup during the holiday season.

analysts predicted a price runup in the housing market.

the political poll showed growing support during the election runup.

energy companies saw a demand runup as temperatures dropped.

tech stocks continued their remarkable runup throughout the quarter.

the restaurant industry experienced an activity runup during the weekend.

manufacturers prepared for a production runup to meet increasing orders.

the currency experienced an unexpected runup against the dollar.

tourism operators anticipated a booking runup for the summer season.

the company announced a hiring runup to support expansion plans.

consumer spending showed a notable runup at the beginning of the year.

the luxury goods market witnessed a price runup in recent months.

pharmaceutical companies reported a demand runup for cold medicines.

agricultural producers prepared for a harvest runup in the coming weeks.