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
