Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hike-up
Verb
/haɪk ʌp/
Definition
To increase or raise something, especially prices or levels, significantly.
Examples
- The company decided to hike up the prices of their products due to increased production costs.
- As the demand for housing surged, landlords began to hike up rent in the area.
- They had to hike up their budget to accommodate the new project requirements.
Meaning
Hike-up often refers to raising the price of goods or costs in a noticeable way.
Synonyms
- Increase
- Raise
- Boost
- Elevate
