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What Does “Sign Up” Mean?

Phrasal verb formed from base verb sign.

Sign Up
/saɪn ʌp/
phrasal verb A2

To officially join or register for something, like a website, class, or newsletter.

Definition of “Sign Up”

To register or enrol for a service, course, event, or activity by entering your details.

How to Use “Sign Up” in a Sentence

  • “Sign up here to join the class.”
    A1 daily
  • “You need to sign up for a free account to access all features.”
    A2 daily
  • “Over 500 students signed up for the summer language course.”
    B1 academic

Synonyms and Antonyms of Sign Up

Common Synonyms for Sign Up

Smart Synonyms for Sign Up — When to Use Each

register
more formal; used for courses or events
enrol
use for academic programmes or memberships
subscribe
use for recurring services or newsletters
join
informal; use for groups or communities

Antonyms of Sign Up

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Common Mistakes with “Sign Up”

✗ Wrong:
✓ Correct: You must sign up before the deadline.
✗ Wrong:
✓ Correct: Sign up to create a new account.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sign Up

What is the meaning of "Sign up"?

To officially join or register for something, like a website, class, or newsletter.

How do you pronounce "Sign up"?

The IPA is /saɪn ʌp/. As a verb, stress falls on 'UP': sign UP. The noun 'signup' stresses the first syllable: SIGN-up.

What part of speech is "Sign up"?

"Sign up" is a verb at A2 level (Common European Framework).

What are synonyms for "Sign up"?

Common synonyms include register, enrol, subscribe.

How do you use "Sign up" in a sentence?

For example: "Sign up here to join the class."

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