English / phrasal verb
Run up
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To accumulate or incur a large debt, bill, or expense rapidly
In context
01
During his unexpected hospital stay abroad, he ran up huge medical bills.
02
Be cautious with international roaming charges, or you will run up a massive phone bill.
Synonyms
accumulate,accrue,incur
Antonyms
pay off,settle,reduce
Collocations
run up a bill,run up huge debts,run up medical expenses