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

Pubs, bars and clubs that have signed up for a scheme designed to protect customers who are in fear for their safety are not implementing it, a BBC undercover investigation has found.

From BBC

The real proof of its success will be whether people who've signed up to play Black Ops 6 will stick around.

From BBC

People with disabilities can sign up on the Achilles International website.

From Los Angeles Times

Firms that sign up only have to pay a corporation tax rate of 7%.

From BBC

Stokes' name is not among the 52 Englishman who have signed up for the auction, which will be held on 24 and 25 November.

From BBC

Related Words

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