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Meaning of rack up

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

rack up

Pronunciation:

verb

Definitions

  1. (cue sports) to arrange in a rack

    Example: At the start of the game, the referee racks up the red balls.

  2. To gain (points etc.; in a game or sport), to accumulate

    Example: Chelsea racked up another 3 points at home to Bolton.

  3. To acquire, to gather together.

    Example: By the age of 18, he had already racked up thousands of dollars in debt.

  4. To defeat severely, to thrash