re-up

American  

[ree-uhp] / riˈʌp /

verb (used with or without object)

re-upped, re-upping

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.

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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.

Etymology

Origin of re-up

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

Example Sentences

When cheaters damage the fairness of the game, it drives them away, meaning they don’t stick around to make in-game purchases or re-up for the next installment in the franchise.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2025

It’s common for patients to come back to re-up their filler before it has naturally broken down, he added.

From Salon • Oct. 26, 2024

If you don’t increase your recurring costs too much, you should be able to re-up your retirement contributions after 12 months from within your existing budget.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2023

So, some wondered, would Wilson easily re-up with the Broncos, or would he look to maybe hit free agency in a few years, something he’d never done?

From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2022

How many times did he re-up after 9/11?

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds