Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

run-high

phrasal verb
/rʌn haɪ/
Definition
To increase rapidly or to rise to a heightened level, often used in contexts referring to emotions or prices.
Examples
  • The excitement began to run-high as the concert approached.
  • Prices for the concert tickets may run-high due to high demand.
  • Emotions often run-high during competitive sports events.
Meaning
The phrase ‘run-high’ typically describes a situation where something reaches a peak or an intensity that is above normal, such as elevated feelings or prices.
Synonyms
  • escalate
  • surge
  • increase
  • rise