hike up
The phrase "hike up" is commonly used in informal contexts to describe actions involving pulling something upwards or significantly increasing amounts.
Definition
B2General
(informal)To pull or lift something, especially clothing, to a higher position.
Example
- She hiked up her skirt to climb over the fence.
- He hiked up his pants before wading into the water.
B2Economics
(informal)To increase or raise something, such as prices or rates, significantly.
Example
- The company decided to hike up the prices of their products.
- They hiked up the rent by 20% last year.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hike up":
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