layer up
B1 informal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
Wear lots of clothes on top of each other so you don't get cold.
Literal meaning: To add layers (of clothing) upward, stacking them on your body.
Meanings
1 B1 informal
To put on several layers of clothing one on top of another to stay warm.
"It's going to be freezing at the match, so make sure you layer up before you leave."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2 neutral
To build something up in distinct layers or strata (used in cooking, art, or construction contexts).
"Layer up the lasagne by alternating pasta sheets with meat sauce and béchamel."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Common in everyday conversation about cold-weather dressing. Also used in outdoor sports, hiking, and travel contexts. Often used as a practical instruction or advice: 'Make sure you layer up before heading out.'
Commonly used with
clothing sweater jacket cold outdoors winter
Forms
Base
layer up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
layers up
he/she/it
Past simple
layered up
yesterday
Past participle
layered up
have + pp
-ing form
layering up
continuous
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