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

In a wide-ranging interview with presenter Rick Edwards, she said Bluesky does not try to verify the identification of the user, to ensure people are not lying when signing up.

From BBC

"We encourage parents to be working with their kids to create accounts and hopefully ensure that their kids are using their accurate age when they sign up."

From BBC

In September, a client list shows, the new firm had already signed up partner companies.

From New York Times

This was a breakthrough moment for Arteaga, who felt compelled to sign up every summer thereafter.

From Los Angeles Times

Attendees can sign up for a walking tour of bird habitat areas at the dry Owens Lake.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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