run-up

  1. Noun.  (cricket) The approach run of a bowler before delivering the ball.
  2. Noun.  The approach run of a high jumper or other athlete in order to gather speed or momentum.
  3. Noun.  (British) A period of time just before an important event.
  4. Noun.  An increase in the value or amount of something.

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