clock up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To accumulate (an amount of time or experience).
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
tích lũy (một lượng thời gian hoặc kinh nghiệm)
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
To become a pilot, you must clock up at least 1,000 hours flying time.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To cover (a distance) over time.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “clock up” mean?
To accumulate (an amount of time or experience).
Is “clock up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.