Definition of "rack up" in English

Verb

1. To arrange in a rack.

   • At the start of the game, the referee racks up the red balls.
   • If you rack up, I'll break.

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

   • Chelsea racked up another 3 points at home to Bolton.

3. To acquire, to gather together.

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

4. To defeat severely, to thrash.

5. To collect one's chips and cash out.