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re-up

[ ree-uhp ]

verb (used with or without object)

, re-upped, re-up·ping.
  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.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of re-up1

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10; re- ( def ) + verb phrase (sign) up

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