hike

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a sudden or large increase in the cost or amount of something.

n. a sharp or abrupt increase in a price, rate, or amount.

“The recent hike in petrol prices has made commuting very expensive.”

“Economists expressed concern that a further hike in interest rates might stifle consumer spending during the holiday season.”

A2 · Elementary

v. to go for a long walk in nature.

v. to walk a long distance for pleasure or physical exercise, especially in a natural setting.

“They love to hike in the mountains during the summer months.”

“Every autumn, thousands of tourists hike the coastal trails to witness the dramatic change in the foliage.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to increase a price or an amount suddenly.

v. to raise a price, tax, or fee significantly and often abruptly.

“The landlord decided to hike the rent by twenty percent this year.”

“The airline was criticised for its decision to hike ticket prices during the peak travel window of the national holiday.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to pull something up quickly, like your trousers or a backpack.

v. to pull or tug something upward with a sharp, quick motion.

“He had to hike up his jeans because they were a bit too loose.”

“She paused to hike her heavy rucksack higher onto her shoulders before continuing the steep climb.”

C1 · Advanced Sports Technical

v. to lean out over the side of a boat to keep it balanced in the wind.

v. to lean out over the windward side of a sailing vessel to counteract the heeling effect of the wind.

“The crew had to hike out far to keep the small boat from tipping over.”

“The helmsman shouted for the crew to hike out harder as a sudden gust threatened to capsize the dinghy during the final leg of the race.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Sports American English

v. to throw the ball backwards between the legs to start a play.

v. to move the ball from the ground to the quarterback to initiate a play.

“The center waited for the signal to hike the ball to the quarterback.”

“As soon as the center hiked the ball, the defensive line surged forward to pressure the kicker.”