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Definition stack up in British English

stack up phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to increase continuously in a way that seems threatening

Example

Despite the evidence stacking up against her, she still denies the claims.

Synonyms and related words
increase go up add to
Example

The books had been stacked up in neat piles.

Example

She stacked the dishes up on the draining board.

4

to fly above or below other planes while waiting to land

Example

High winds forced planes to stack up over Heathrow Airport.

Synonyms and related words
airlift bank buzz
5

to appear good, bad etc when compared with someone or something else

Example

Teachers will know how they stack up against national standards.

Synonyms and related words
compare connect link
Definition stack up in British English