as in to achieve
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
touted the many diplomatic triumphs that the president supposedly rang up in his first term
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Recent Examples of ring (up)
Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Jan. 2026
Apparently, during World War II, when a number of European monarchs were living in exile in London, people would ring up the hotel’s switchboard and ask to be put through to the king.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
The ones who serve the coffee, clean the office buildings, drive the Ubers, ring up the customers and work more than one job to care for their families.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 23 Nov. 2025
Cal rang up 427 yards — its season best against an FBS opponent — against a Louisville team that was leading the ACC in total defense at just 280 yards allowed per game.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2025
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The plan starts at $50.99 per month, but also has the option for a 1-Day Pass, ringing up at just $4.99.
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Jan. 2026
Apparently, during World War II, when a number of European monarchs were living in exile in London, people would ring up the hotel’s switchboard and ask to be put through to the king.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
The ones who serve the coffee, clean the office buildings, drive the Ubers, ring up the customers and work more than one job to care for their families.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 23 Nov. 2025
Cal rang up 427 yards — its season best against an FBS opponent — against a Louisville team that was leading the ACC in total defense at just 280 yards allowed per game.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2025
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“Ring (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ring%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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