run up
phrasal verbrun something up
- to allow a bill, debt, etc. to reach a large total synonym accumulate
- How had he managed to run up so many debts?
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- to make a piece of clothing quickly, especially by sewing
- to run up a blouse
- to raise something, especially a flag