Clock up

verb

To accumulate or reach a specific number or amount, often a large one.

John managed to clock up 500 hours of community service this year.
Visual representation of "clock up" - To accumulate or reach a specific number or amount, often a large one.

Often appears as...

  • clock up hours
  • clock up miles
verb

To gain or make progress in something over time.

He has clocked up considerable experience in the software industry.
Visual representation of "clock up" - To gain or make progress in something over time.

Often appears as...

  • clock up experience
  • clock up progress
verb

To record or register something, such as time or speed, on a measuring device.

The car clocked up a top speed of 180 mph.
Visual representation of "clock up" - To record or register something, such as time or speed, on a measuring device.

Often appears as...

  • clock up speed
  • clock up time
verb

To accumulate or reach a specific number or amount, often a large one.

John managed to clock up 500 hours of community service this year.
Visual representation of "clock up" - To accumulate or reach a specific number or amount, often a large one.

Often appears as...

  • clock up hours
  • clock up miles
verb

To gain or make progress in something over time.

He has clocked up considerable experience in the software industry.
Visual representation of "clock up" - To gain or make progress in something over time.

Often appears as...

  • clock up experience
  • clock up progress
verb

To record or register something, such as time or speed, on a measuring device.

The car clocked up a top speed of 180 mph.
Visual representation of "clock up" - To record or register something, such as time or speed, on a measuring device.

Often appears as...

  • clock up speed
  • clock up time
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Large Numbers

Typically used when referring to high numbers or achievements.

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She clocked up over 10,000 followers on social media.
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Time Investment

Often implies a considerable amount of time has been invested in an activity.

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I've clocked up countless hours studying for exams.
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Positive Achievement

Usually signifies a positive sense of accomplishment.

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Our team clocked up another win this season.
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Large Numbers

Typically used when referring to high numbers or achievements.

Illustration for Large Numbers
She clocked up over 10,000 followers on social media.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Time Investment

Often implies a considerable amount of time has been invested in an activity.

Illustration for Time Investment
I've clocked up countless hours studying for exams.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Positive Achievement

Usually signifies a positive sense of accomplishment.

Illustration for Positive Achievement
Our team clocked up another win this season.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Large Numbers

Typically used when referring to high numbers or achievements.

Illustration for Large Numbers
She clocked up over 10,000 followers on social media.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Time Investment

Often implies a considerable amount of time has been invested in an activity.

Illustration for Time Investment
I've clocked up countless hours studying for exams.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Positive Achievement

Usually signifies a positive sense of accomplishment.

Illustration for Positive Achievement
Our team clocked up another win this season.
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