View synonyms for rack up

rack up

verb

to accumulate (points)
Alsorack down to adjust the vertical alignment of (the picture from a film projector or telecine machine) so that the upper or lower edges of the frame do not show

Accumulate or score, as in Last night's episode of that new sitcom racked up at least fifteen points in the ratings . [ Colloquial ; mid-1900s]

The clever crooks managed to rack up $2 million in profits over a year, Ares said.

Thus, players often rack up multiple concussions throughout their career.

He dated the hottest girl in school and still managed to rack up an impressive résumé of extracurriculars.

Nonetheless, the season remains vital to retailers because they rack up huge sales in this five-week period.

But he did rack up 633 penalty minutes during his career, including the playoffs.

Rack up the body tube until the stained film comes into view.

Rack up the condenser until it is in contact with the under surface of the slide.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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