clock up
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clocked up; clocking up; clocks up
Definition of clock up
chiefly British
: to gain or reach (a particular number or amount)
Our company clocked up a record number of sales this year.
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“Clock up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clock%20up. Accessed 4 Jul. 2020.
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