English verb: hike up | |||
1. | hike up (contact) pull up | ||
Samples | He hitched up his socks and pants. | ||
Synonyms | hitch up | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | pull | ||
2. | hike up (motion) increase | ||
Samples | The landlord hiked up the rents. | ||
Synonyms | boost, hike | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | bring up, elevate, get up, lift, raise | ||