sign-up

Or sign·up

[sahyn-uhp]

noun

1. an act or instance of signing up.

sign up

verb

1. (adverb) to enlist or cause to enlist, as for military service

Word History and Origins

Origin of sign up¹

First recorded in 1945–50; noun use of verb phrase sign up

Idioms and Phrases

Enlist in an organization; also, register or subscribe to something. For example, He signed up for four years in the navy, or Are you planning to sign up for that pottery class? [Early 1900s]

Example Sentences

Its current Prime sign-up process is already consistent with what the settlement demands, the company said.

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Over the years, Michael Kerr’s mailbox has been stuffed with offers promising generous sign-up bonuses and exclusive perks.

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The FTC had targeted Amazon practices, such as pop-ups during checkout that repeatedly suggested customers sign-up for Prime, collecting billing information without fully disclosing terms or making it clear how to decline the service.

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Army Corps personnel tried to disseminate sign-up instructions and appeal to the public at press conferences and community meetings.

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Sultana promoted the sign-up on social media, but Corbyn later said the emails were "unauthorised" and should be ignored.

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Related Words

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• bring in 
• draft 
• employ 
• engage 
• enlist 
• lease 
• obtain 
• pick 
• promise 
• rent 
• retain 
• select