OpenSynonym

racking up

/ˈrækɪŋ ʌp/

PHRASAL VERB

1. Accumulating or obtaining a large number or amount

To gradually accumulate, gain, or obtain a considerable number or amount of something, such as points, sales, achievements, rewards, or debts.

1.1. Accumulating points, scores, or goals

Gaining a growing number of points, goals, or scores in a game, competition, or sporting event.

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  • losing
  • missing

Examples

  • The player kept racking up points throughout the tournament.
  • The team is racking up goals this season.

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1.2. Accumulating sales, earnings, or financial results

Generating or accumulating increasing amounts of sales, revenue, profits, or other financial results.

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Examples

  • The ambitious entrepreneur focused on racking up sales numbers.
  • The company has been racking up impressive profits.

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1.3. Accumulating achievements, victories, or rewards

Gradually gaining or collecting achievements, victories, rewards, or other accomplishments through successful actions.

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Antonyms

  • losing

Examples

  • The athlete has been racking up victories throughout the season.
  • Players can keep racking up rewards by completing challenges.

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1.4. Accumulating debts or penalties

Gradually building up an increasing amount of debt, expenses, fines, or other liabilities.

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Examples

  • He kept racking up credit card debt during the holiday season.
  • The company was racking up penalties for repeated violations.

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