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add up

/æd ʌp/ /æd ʌp/
phrasal verb Academic Neutral
  1. 1
    toplamak

    To calculate the total of several numbers or amounts.

    • Please add up these figures.
      Lütfen bu rakamları topla.
    • Add up the prices to see how much we spent.
      Ne kadar harcadığımızı görmek için fiyatları topla.
  2. 2
    mantıklı olmak, akla yatmak

    To seem reasonable, logical or true (usually in negative sentences).

    • Her explanation just doesn't add up.
      Açıklaması hiç mantıklı değil.
    • The facts in his story just don't add up.
      Hikâyesindeki olaylar birbirini hiç tutmuyor.
  3. 3
    birikmek, birike birike artmak

    To increase gradually until the total becomes large.

    • Small amounts of money add up over time.
      Küçük miktarlar zamanla birikir.
    • If you buy coffee every day, the cost really adds up.
      Her gün kahve alırsan masraf epey birikir.

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