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re-up
[ ree-uhp ]
verb (used with or without object)
- to reenlist for military service.
- 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.
- 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.
- to renew (a contract, lease, subscription, etc.):
We’re deciding whether to re-up our gym membership for next year.
- 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.
noun
- a military reenlistment:
a soldier’s re-up.
- a fresh supply, especially of illegal drugs.
- an act or instance of replenishing, renewing, or reinvigorating:
Every afternoon I get a re-up of energy thanks to two cups of coffee.
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