Run-up Definition

(cricket) 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.

Alternative spelling of run-up.

(cricket) Of a bowler, to run, or walk up to the bowling crease in order to bowl a ball.

(idiomatic) To bring a flag to the top of its flag pole.

(idiomatic) To make something, usually an item of clothing, very quickly.

(idiomatic) To accumulate a debt.