sign up for — to register or enroll for something by putting your name on a list
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to register or enroll for something by putting your name on a list
Pronunciation (IPA): /saɪn ʌp fɔːr/
Example Sentences
- My mom signed me up for piano lessons, but I wanted to sign up for gaming lessons instead.
- Students need to sign up for the CSAT preparation course by next Friday.
- I accidentally signed up for a marathon instead of a cooking class - apparently I can't read small fonts.
sign up for
VERB[/saɪn ʌp fɔːr/]
to register or enroll for something by putting your name on a list
She decided to sign up for a pottery class at the community center.
SIGN(signature) + UP(onto) + FOR(purpose) — by aggressively putting his SIGN(signature) UP(onto) the board FOR(purpose) the marathon, he officially managed to sign up for the race.
After spilling his coffee cup because of his crazy pup, he aggressively ran to sign up for a strict dog training class.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrasal verb originated from the literal practice of registering one's name by writing it on paper lists or documents. The combination of 'sign' (to write one's name) and 'up' (upward, suggesting elevation or addition to a list) evolved to mean 'to register' or 'to enrol', becoming established in English by the 19th century.
Breakdown
sign (to write one's name or signature) + up (upward direction, indicating addition or elevation) + for (indicating purpose or intended recipient), literally 'to write one's name upward for' and figuratively 'to register or enrol for'.
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📝Examples
“My mom signed me up for piano lessons, but I wanted to sign up for gaming lessons instead.”
“Students need to sign up for the CSAT preparation course by next Friday.”
“I accidentally signed up for a marathon instead of a cooking class - apparently I can't read small fonts.”
“She decided to sign up for the language exchange program to improve her English.”
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