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

To drum up interest in the $595-a-year card, the Citigroup unit offered extra sign-up points for customers who applied through a special link provided in-person at its branches.

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“The majority of those affected by this situation used an application they were fully aware was not intended for them in order to circumvent the appropriate channels to improve their chances of being approved for a card and getting special sign-up bonus points,” Citi said in a statement.

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The spending requirement to get the sign-up bonus points was waived.

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While splashy sign-up bonuses help draw interest in new cards, they also attract swarms of credit-card enthusiasts known as “gamers” who hunt for loopholes to optimize rewards.

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If you’re in the market for a new card, a low-risk way to extend your budget is to choose a card with a cash sign-up bonus, Schulz said.

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