sign-up

American  

[sahyn-uhp] / ˈsaɪnˌʌp /

Or signup

noun

1. an act or instance of signing up.

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sign up British  

verb

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

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sign up Idioms  

1. 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]

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Etymology

Origin of sign-up

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

Example Sentences

That could mean smaller sign-up bonuses, tighter eligibility requirements and stricter redemption policies for rewards like hotel stays and flight vouchers.

From The Wall Street Journal

One includes posts showing invitation documents and lists of names, the other has advertised large sign-up payments for joining an "elite battalion".

From BBC

Those planning modest weddings might want to reconsider whether it would be worth the effort, since cards can come with hefty annual fees and often require $4,000 to $6,000 of spending in the first three months to unlock sign-up bonuses.

From The Wall Street Journal

Barrio Power’s community leaders began meeting at least twice a week right after Thanksgiving, when they first launched the angel tree sign-up sheet.

From Los Angeles Times

On a recent Friday morning, social workers Diana Nunez, Sonia Rosas and Stephanie Negrete made their way through an informal street market where they asked around in Spanish to see if people knew about the sign-up deadline.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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• retain
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