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

Example Sentences

When cheaters damage the fairness of the game, it drives them away, meaning they don’t stick around to make in-game purchases or re-up for the next installment in the franchise.

From Los Angeles Times

Discovery opted not to re-up its deal for new episodes, citing a shift in corporate priorities during a period of harsh cost-cutting.

From Los Angeles Times

Or they could re-up Gomez, who received her first acting nomination last year, or Lyonne, recognized two years ago for the first season of “Poker Face.”

From Los Angeles Times

Every time I cut those strawberries ... kids are like berry monsters, I had to re-up every three days, I got all the berries — the blueberries, raspberries and strawberries, just a berry factory.

From Salon

It’s common for patients to come back to re-up their filler before it has naturally broken down, he added.

From Salon