run up

(noun) a substantial increase over a relatively short period of time. Synonyms: runup, run-up. Examples: "A runup in interest rates." "Market runups are followed by corrections."

(noun) the approach run during which an athlete gathers speed. Synonyms: run-up.

(verb) pile up (debts or scores). Synonyms: run up.

(verb) raise. Synonyms: hoist, run up. Examples: "Hoist the flags." "Hoist a sail."

(verb) fasten by sewing; do needlework. Synonyms: sew, run up, sew together, stitch.

(verb) accumulate as a debt. Synonyms: chalk up, run up. Example: "He chalked up $100 in the course of the evening."

(verb) make by sewing together quickly. Synonyms: run up. Example: "Run up a skirt."