No. 3,537 in Dutch
opliep
"Opliep" means "increased" or "rose" (past tense of "oplopen").
In a sentence
Hij liep op naar de heuvel.
He walked up to the hill.
In this sentence, the phrase 'liep op' suggests moving upwards towards a location (the hill).
De rekening liep snel op door de extra kosten.
The bill quickly increased due to the additional expenses.
Here, 'liep op' refers to an increase in amount, illustrating a metaphorical growth.
Ze liep op tegen onverwachte moeilijkheden.
She encountered unexpected difficulties.
In this case, 'liep op' implies an encounter with obstacles, showing a figurative usage.
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