count up to

count up to (some number)

1. To count to a particular number. You count up to 30 while I hide, and then you come find me—that's how the game works.2. To reach or equal a total amount. Unfortunately, the amount of money I owe on my student loans counts up to quite a lot.See also: count, up

count up to something

 1. to say or list the numbers from zero on up to a certain number. Can you count up to a million? I can count up to any number you name, and I will do it if you will stay around to listen. 2. to equal a specified total; to add up to something. That counts up to a lot. The money we earned today counts up to just enough to pay for the electricity we used today.See also: count, up