run-up
|run/up|
B2
/ˈrʌnˌʌp/
preparatory phase
Etymology
Etymology Information
'run-up' originates from the combination of 'run' and 'up', where 'run' meant 'to move swiftly' and 'up' indicated 'toward a higher position'.
Historical Evolution
'run-up' evolved from the phrase 'run up' used in sports and events, eventually becoming a noun to describe the preparatory phase.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to move swiftly upward', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'preparatory phase'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a period of time leading up to an event.
The run-up to the election was filled with debates and rallies.
Synonyms
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