notch up
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Meaning · English
To achieve; to gain by successful effort.
Register: colloquial
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
John has just notched up another "salesman of the month" prize.
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).
Common questions
What does “notch up” mean?
To achieve; to gain by successful effort.
Is “notch up” formal or informal?
notch up is generally colloquial.