run-up

run-up |ˈrə ˌnəp | ▶noun 1 a marked rise in the value or level of something: a sharp run-up of land and stock prices. 2 the period preceding a notable event: an acrimonious run-up to legislative elections. 3 an act of running briefly to gain momentum before performing a jump in track and field or other sports: high jumper Steve Smith will use his shortened five-stride run-up. 4 an act of running an engine or turbine to prepare it for use or to test it. 5 Golf a low approach shot that bounces and runs forward.

run-up

run-up ▶noun 1 the period preceding a notable event: a programme aimed at lowering unemployment in the run-up to the next election. 2 an act of running briefly to gain momentum before performing a jump in athletics, bowling in cricket, etc. • the strip of ground behind the wicket on which the bowler runs before bowling. 3 Golf a low approach shot that bounces and runs forward. 4 an act of running an engine or turbine to prepare it for use or to test it. 5 a marked rise in the value or level of something: a sharp run-up of land and stock prices.

run-up

r ú n- ù p 名詞 C 1 〖the ～〗 «…への » 準備段階 «to » ▸ in the run-up to the coming election 来たるべき選挙を目前に控えて 2 (価格などの )急上昇 .3 (スポーツで )助走 (距離 ).