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

Scott Sperry jotted his name down on a sign-up sheet.

From BBC

They also enlisted friends and family to create Ticketmaster Verified Fan accounts, giving small sign-up bonuses and kickbacks for creating new accounts.

From Los Angeles Times

When the feds made their pitch in the spring of 1965, “there wasn’t exactly a rush to the sign-up table,” Carter recalled.

From Los Angeles Times

Initial reports that it was going to be called Your Party - because that's what the sign-up website is called - were quickly shot down by Sultana.

From BBC

She added the sign-up process is "quick and completely confidential".

From BBC

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