runup

American  

[ruhn-uhp] / ˈrʌnˌʌp /

noun

1. the testing of an airplane engine by accelerating the motor.

2. an advance in prices, as in the stock market.

3. Sports.

   1. the running up to the jump line by a broad jumper.

   2. the running up of the ball in soccer or polo toward the goal.

   3. the running up of a golf ball toward the putting green.

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Etymology

Origin of runup

First recorded in 1825–35; noun use of verb phrase run up

Example Sentences

The Russians also worked to ensure security in the runup to the December 28 ballot.

From Barron's

To the extent they were lured by the runup in crypto prices, they may be holding the bag just now.

From Los Angeles Times

But the runup has been dominated by the off-stage antics of the coiffed contestants and their Thai hosts, escalating into a feminist firestorm drawing the attention of Mexico's president.

From Barron's

Could mortgage fraud also have fueled the runup in housing prices in recent years?

From The Wall Street Journal

No Dodgers player endured more pain — physical and mental — during the team’s runup to the playoffs and World Series than Freeman.

From Los Angeles Times