re-up

[ree-uhp]

verb (used with or without object)

re-upped, re-upping 

1. to reenlist for military service.

2. to sign on or sign up for an additional period of time.

   A fan favorite, he’s re-upped with the Celtics for $9 million.

3. to replenish or refill (a supply, especially of illegal drugs): With big sales on sneakers, now’s your chance to re-up your collection.

   I have no money to re-up on my stash.

   With big sales on sneakers, now’s your chance to re-up your collection.

4. to renew (a contract, lease, subscription, etc.).

   We’re deciding whether to re-up our gym membership for next year.

5. to reinvigorate or refresh (something): We've re-upped for the spring season, with some new and exciting designs.

   Lately the group has re-upped their hateful agenda and message.

   We've re-upped for the spring season, with some new and exciting designs.

   Investors have generally re-upped their commitment to the company.

noun

1. a military reenlistment.

   a soldier’s re-up.

2. a fresh supply, especially of illegal drugs.

3. an act or instance of replenishing, renewing, or reinvigorating.

   Every afternoon I get a re-up of energy thanks to two cups of coffee.

Word History and Origins

Origin of re-up¹

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10; re- ( def. ) + verb phrase (sign) up