1 B2 informal
To calculate a total by adding together a series of individual figures or amounts.
"Let me tote up everything we've spent so far and see where we stand."
separable
tote up
B2 informal separable transitive
To add up a series of numbers or amounts to reach a total.
In plain English
To count everything up and find the total.
What does "tote up" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
More common in American English. Slightly informal and conversational. Often used when going through a list of items or figures. Less formal than 'total up' and less widely known than 'add up'. May sound slightly old-fashioned to younger speakers.
Words that pair with "tote up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
costs score points expenses figures damages
How to conjugate "tote up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
tote up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
totes up
he/she/it
Past simple
toted up
yesterday
Past participle
toted up
have + pp
-ing form
toting up
continuous
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