sign up

verb
signed up; signing up; signs up

Definition of sign up

intransitive verb

: to sign one's name (as to a contract) in order to obtain, do, or join something sign up for insurance sign up for classes

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Other Words from sign up

sign-up \ ˈsī-​ˌnəp How to pronounce sign-up (audio) \ noun or adjective

Examples of sign up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The group set a goal to encourage 50 people to sign up for a blood drive that was held July 5 at the Lutheran Church in the Foothills in La Cañada Flintridge. Andrew J. Campa, Glendale News-Press, "Heroics in no short supply for Crescenta Valley High School trio," 3 Sep. 2019 For can't-miss news, expert beauty advice, genius home solutions, delicious recipes, and lots more, sign up for the Good Housekeeping newsletter. Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, "Beat Holiday Stress by Making No — or Few — Plans This Year," 3 Sep. 2019 First Fruits Farms is always seeking volunteers to assist with picking; groups and individuals can sign up to help at www.firstfruitsfarm.org. Melissa Whatley, baltimoresun.com, "Cockeysville groups get their hands dirty to help the hungry," 3 Sep. 2019 CoEdition: Clothes are up to 80% off to mark Labor Day—plus, sign up for the newsletter for an extra 20% off. Krystin Arneson, Glamour, "80+ Labor Day Sales That Are Definitely Worth Shopping This Year," 31 Aug. 2019 To learn more or to sign up for a training session, contact Ronni Breiter at rbreiter@jewishhartford.org or 860-727-6129. courant.com, "Community News For The West Hartford Edition," 30 Aug. 2019 In preparation for the Obamacare open enrollment period on Nov. 1, the federal government announced this year’s funding for the navigators, who provide free help to individuals who want to sign up for a plan in the marketplace. Naseem S. Miller, orlandosentinel.com, "Florida Obamacare navigators get $1.3 million in federal funding," 30 Aug. 2019 To receive the rest of The Spot, the free weekly political newsletter of The Denver Post, sign up here. Nic Garcia, The Denver Post, "Colorado Latinos really don’t like President Donald Trump but they aren’t excited about the 2020 election yet," 29 Aug. 2019 Employers handed out business cards and advice, such as encouraging people interested in city jobs to sign up for e-notify, so they are alerted when job openings become available. Talis Shelbourne, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Milwaukee aldermen host job fair in Amani neighborhood, bring dozens of employers and residents together," 29 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of sign up

1875, in the meaning defined above

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