hike1 nounhike2 verb
hikehike1 /haɪk/ ●●○ noun [countable] 
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Big gasoline hikes are expected in April.
- It was a bright, warm fall weekend, perfect for a hike in the hills.
- Opponents argued the sales-tax hike was unfair.
- Pilots will get an 11% pay hike over four years.
- The hike back was through the first real jungle I had ever been in.
- They set off on a 10 mile hike across the island.
- Trade Unions are proposing a hike in the minimum wage.
- We went on lots of great hikes.
- Gilts improved a quarter as fears of another hike in interest rates receded.
- I do this in part because it is such an invigorating hike, but it is also a pilgrimage.
- If the hike, canoe journey or horseback trek were too arduous, there would be few takers.
- In addition to simple rage over the hike in water bills, other issues fueled the recall movement.
- Shareholders get a 4.5% dividend hike to 6.95p.
- That is a hefty hike when the rest of government is living under what amounts to a freeze.
- They explored the outer reaches of the farm and took long hikes up Talcott Mountain.
THESAURUS
noun [countable, uncountable] an occasion when the amount or number of something becomes bigger: · There has been a significant increase in violent crime over the past year.· price increases
noun [singular, uncountable] an increase in the number, size, or importance of something. Growth is also used when saying that a company or a country’s economy becomes more successful: · The astonishing growth of the Internet has had a dramatic effect on people’s lives.· Japan experienced a period of rapid economic growth.· Many people are concerned about the enormous growth in the world’s population.
noun [countable] an increase in the amount of something, or in the standard or level of something: · The latest figures show a sharp rise (=a sudden big rise) in unemployment in the region.· There was a 34 percent rise in the number of armed robberies.· The majority of families experienced a rise in living standards.
noun [countable usually singular] a sudden increase in something such as profits, demand, or interest: · There has been a big surge in demand for organically grown food.· We have seen a tremendous surge of interest in Chinese medicine.
noun [countable, uncountable] an increase in the amount or level of something – used especially in business or political contexts, or when talking about an increase in someone’s weight: · sales gains· The December job figures show a net gain of 81,000 jobs.· The party has experienced a gain in popularity.· The amount of weight gain during pregnancy varies.
noun [countable] informal especially American English a large or sudden increase in prices or taxes – often used in newspaper reports: · Despite a 25% hike in fuel costs, the airline made a profit last year.· tax hikes· wage hikes
noun [countable] a journey that you make on foot, especially for exercise or enjoyment: · I took the dog out for a long walk in the fresh air.· We went for some lovely walks.· Do you fancy going out for a walk?
noun [countable] a long walk in the mountains or countryside: · We went for a hike in the woods.· There are some good hikes nearby.
noun [singular] a slow, relaxed walk: · Let’s take a stroll in the park.· We went for a stroll along the river.
British English a short relaxed walk, especially to look around a place: · We had a wander round the town and then went to the beach.
noun [singular] used when talking about a long walk in the mountains, countryside etc which lasts for several days and which you do for pleasure. Also used about a long tiring walk somewhere, which you do not want to have to do: · They went on a three week trek in the Atlas Mountains.· We then had a long trek back to our hotel with all our luggage.
[singular] a long, tiring, and unpleasant walk, which continues for several hours: · It was a dreary slog over bleak and windswept hills.
noun [countable] an occasion when a group of people walk somewhere together, in order to protest about something: · Demonstrators are planning a march through the capital.· a peace march
Longman Language Activatoran increase in an amount of money: tax/fare/price etc increase · There could be fare increases of up to 10%.· A spokesman for the airline said that much of the cost increase was caused by tightening of security.increase in · a 12% increase in phone chargesa 50%/30% etc increase · a 50% increase in the city's health budget
an increase in an amount of money, that brings an advantage to someone: · The share price ended the year with a 60% gain.gain in: · The morning's gains in US stocks fell sharply.gain of: · The Nikkei average experienced a gain of 140.19 points on Friday.
especially British an increase in costs, prices, taxes, or rent: rent/price/tax etc rise: · Tenants face a 60% rent rise.· The prime minister is considering substantial tax rises.rise in: · The pension will increase in line with the rise in prices.
British /raise American an increase in the amount of money you are paid for your work: · He received loud applause when he told the crowd that low wage-earners deserve a raise.· IT specialists rang up an average pay rise of 312% last year.give somebody a rise: · The State Government simply can't afford to give all teachers a raise.
a sudden increase in something such as prices, wages, or taxes: · Big gasoline hikes are expected in April.tax/price/wage etc hike: · Pilots will get an 11% pay hike over four years.· Opponents argued the sales-tax hike was unfair.hike in: · Trade Unions are proposing a hike in the minimum wage.
formal an amount that is added regularly to someone's pay every year, every six months etc: · The contract includes a salary increment every six months.· Automatic pay increments based on length of service will be abolished.
a trip that you make by walking a journey that you make by walking, either for pleasure or exercise, or in order to go somewhere: · It was a pleasant walk, under cool, shady trees.· Emily enjoyed her walks in the park with her father.go for a walk (=walk for pleasure or exercise): · I love going for walks in the countryside.
a long walk in the countryside: · They set off on a 10 mile hike across the island.· The hike back was through the first real jungle I had ever been in.go on a hike: · We went on lots of great hikes.
a long and difficult walk in the country, mountains, desert etc: · You'll need a guide for your treks in the mountains.· I took my backpack and joined some Egyptian friends for a trek in the Sahara.· The trek to the campsite was along bush tracks and down cliffs.
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COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
Several airlines have proposed fare hikes, effective October 1.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
Several airlines have proposed fare hikes, effective October 1.· In the mountains you’ll need some strong walking boots.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE· The long hike back seemed endless.· They explored the outer reaches of the farm and took long hikes up Talcott Mountain.· Food never tastes so good as it does after a long day's hike.· He lifts weights, enjoys gardening and takes long hikes in the hills and at the beach.· We're about to begin the long hike out to the rim.· They had time for boat trips, excursions, long hikes.· Hilary's away for the day - gone on a long hike to tune himself up, as he put it.· They and their friends would take long cross-country hikes in and around Germantown.
NOUN· Councillors are angry that the police authority did not inform them earlier of the massive price hike.· Lininger believes the four incumbents were using the water price hike to slow growth.· The oil price hike in 1973 turned Nabru into a boom town.· Businesses too can not perform well if they must worry about unexpected price hikes.· The price hike means larger profits, and a guarantee of demand for their recorders.· The oil industry is still accommodating itself to its new size following the 1979 price hike.· Sun apparently wants to move its base to Sparcstation 10s and Tsunamis and the price hike threat should help clear out inventory.
· Therefore, it follows, renters lack any incentive to vote against tax hikes and the vulnerable property owners need special protection.· Dole himself voted for tax hikes in 1982 and 1990 to reduce the deficit.· The foundation said the tax hike cost the average family $ 2, 600 in higher taxes and lower earnings.· With a change in the inflation index, those two taxpayers are treated precisely the same: They get a tax hike.
· Employers agreed to pay on December 1st nearly the full wage hike they promised to give on April 1st.· In the process, they even shaped the agenda, putting a minimum wage hike high on the national table.
VERB· Systems topple, statues walk, long-serving political incumbents take a hike in a huge global shake-up.· We were taken on nature hikes and told stories as we sat by campfires.· Let the Pyramid Pooper take a hike just this once, eh? 0196.· They explored the outer reaches of the farm and took long hikes up Talcott Mountain.· So the question of her taking a five-mile hike across what in parts was sometimes rough terrain would never have occurred.· One hot night, four Lundbergs took a hike, aroused by thunder and lightning, aroused but not awakened.· If you're feeling brave you can swim in chilly crystal-clear lakes or take a hike in the mountains.· Under the light of Lady Moon, I take a midnight hike.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY
1a long walk in the mountains or countryside: - If you don't like it, you can take a hike.
- Take a hike, jerk.
- Adrian scolded her; she took a hike.
- If you're feeling brave you can swim in chilly crystal-clear lakes or take a hike in the mountains.
- Let the Pyramid Pooper take a hike just this once, eh? 0196.
- One hot night, four Lundbergs took a hike, aroused by thunder and lightning, aroused but not awakened.
- Systems topple, statues walk, long-serving political incumbents take a hike in a huge global shake-up.
a hike in the woods2especially American English informal a large increase in prices, wages, taxes etc SYN risehike in The president has proposed a hike in the minimum wage.price/rate/tax etc hikes Several airlines have proposed fare hikes, effective October 1.3take a hike American English spoken used to tell someone rudely to go awayhike1 nounhike2 verb
hikehike2 ●●○ verb 1[intransitive, transitive] to take a long walk in the mountains or countrysidehike something American English His dream is to hike the Appalachian Trail.► see thesaurus at walk2 (also hike up) [transitive] especially American English to increase a price, tax etc by a large amount SYN raisehike something ↔ up especially American English1to lift up a piece of your clothing: She hiked her skirt up to climb the stairs.2to increase a price, tax etc by a large amount