stack up

Definitions

1. 1

   To put into a stack.

   • Stack up the boxes.
2. 2

   to pile up

   to pile up; to accumulate.

3. 3

   To put a group of abstract things together.

   • to stack up memories
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   1. 4

      Often followed by against or among

      Often followed by against or among: to compare with (something); to measure up.

      • "How Populations Stack Up Among Nations At War" (name of the article)
      • This is a great outline. Fantastic. If yours doesn't stack up, you won't get a chance to look at it.
      • [Raheem] Sterling's attitude and ability is never in doubt, never ducking a challenge or dropping his intensity, but the numbers are simply not stacking up at England level.

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