run up

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run up noun

The action of running up; the area of the pitch used by the bowler to run up, the start of which he marks with a small marker

run up verb

To run (towards someone or something); to hasten to a destination.“As I was walking along the road, a man suddenly ran up to me.”
(with to) To approach (an event or point in time).“We are putting on lots of special attractions as we run up to Christmas.”
To erect hastily, as a building.
To make something, usually an item of clothing, very quickly.“I'll run you up a skirt for tomorrow evening.”

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