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suit up

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  1. Put on clothes for a particular activity, as in Come on, fellows, it's time to suit up for the hockey game. [Mid-1900s]


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Hernández has elected not to play for the Dominican Republic while Pages and Ibáñez — who signed a one-year, $1.2-million contract with the Dodgers this offseason — won’t suit up for Cuba.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 30, 2026

When Arenas will suit up for USC is uncertain.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 13, 2026

Even doctors often suit up in masks, gloves and other personal protective equipment to treat patients with leprosy.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 23, 2025

Every night, the gentlemen suit up and the ladies don their finery, although nothing is as fancy as when the family hosts balls or extremely fancy dinners for special guests.

From Salon Nov. 1, 2025

Then, we'd suit up and assess the damage.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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