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sign up

saɪn ʌp

neutral
beginner
Base verb:
sign
Particle:
up
Separable:
No

What does "sign up" mean?

  1. To register or enroll for something
  2. To agree to participate

Examples

  • Sign up for our newsletter to get updates.
  • She signed up for yoga classes.
  • Have you signed up for the conference yet?
  • I signed up to volunteer at the shelter.
  • You can sign up online or in person.

How to use it

'Sign-up' (noun/adjective) refers to the registration process. Very common for online services, events, and activities.

Similar expressions

register
enroll
join
subscribe

Opposites

cancel
unsubscribe
withdraw

Related phrasal verbs

  • sign off on

    To give formal approval or authorization

  • sign in

    To register arrival at a location

  • sign out

    To register departure from a location

  • sign off

    To officially approve or authorize something

  • get up

    To rise from bed after sleeping

  • turn up

    To increase the volume, heat, or intensity of something

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