sign up — to register or enroll for something by providing your name and details
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to register or enroll for something by providing your name and details
Pronunciation (IPA): /saɪn ʌp/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother decided to sign up for TikTok and now she's more popular than me.
- Students must sign up for the exam by Friday.
- I accidentally signed up for a marathon thinking it was a Netflix marathon.
sign up
VERB[/saɪn ʌp/]
to register or enroll for something by providing your name and details
She signs up for the morning yoga class at the community center.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'signe' (a mark or gesture) derived from Old French 'signe' and Latin 'signum' meaning mark or token. 'Up' is from Old English 'up' meaning upward or higher. The phrasal verb developed in the 19th century from the practice of literally signing one's name upward on a list or register.
Breakdown
sign (a mark or written name) + up (upward direction, indicating completion or submission) = sign up (to write one's name on a list to register or enroll)
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📝Examples
“My grandmother decided to sign up for TikTok and now she's more popular than me.”
“Students must sign up for the exam by Friday.”
“I accidentally signed up for a marathon thinking it was a Netflix marathon.”
“Please sign up for our newsletter to receive updates.”
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