put up prices

This page is about the collocation put up prices

collocation pattern: verb + noun

Meaning

to increase prices

For example

  • We haven't put up our prices for over three years.

  • They've all put up their prices, but none of the companies put up their workers' wages.

Note:
Also "put prices up"

Quick Quiz

When prices are put up, buyers have to

a. save more

b. pay more

c. earn more
a) save more b) pay more c) earn more

Contributor: Matt Errey