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run-up (iou)



run-up noun. M19.
[from run up s.v. RUN verb.]
The action of running up to a certain point. M19.
spec.
a. Sport. A run made in preparation for a jump, throw, bowl, etc. L19.
Cricketer Daniel bowled..off a short run-up.
b. Golf. A low approach shot. L19.
c. = RUN-IN 3. M20.
d. The period of time preceding an important event. M20.
Marketing Week In the run-up to Christmas.
Bookbinding. A design made on the spine of a book by running a roll along each joint. Freq. attrib. L19.
A rapid increase in the price or value of a commodity. US. M20.
The warming up of a motor, esp. an aircraft engine. M20.