rack up
The idiom 'rack up' is versatile, commonly used in contexts ranging from sports to finance, implying accumulation or achievement.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To accumulate a large amount of something, such as points, wins, or profits.
Example
- The company managed to rack up impressive profits this quarter.
- She racked up several victories in a row.
C1Billiards
(technical, sports)To arrange the balls in a triangular frame before starting a game.
Example
- He racked up the balls and prepared for the next game.
C1Finance
(formal)To incur a significant amount of expenses or debts.
Example
- They racked up a considerable amount of debt on their credit cards.
C1Gambling
(informal)To collect one's chips and cash out.
Example
- After a successful night, he decided to rack up his chips and leave the casino.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "rack up":
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