1 B2 idiomatic informal
(online gaming) To join another player or group of players to form a party and play together.
"Party up with me before the match starts and we'll have a better chance of winning."
inseparable
party up
B2 informal inseparable intransitive
In online gaming, to join or form a group of players who will play together as a team.
In plain English
In video games, to join a group with other players so you can play together.
What does "party up" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Gaming slang, very common in multiplayer online games (MMOs, battle royale games, etc.). The in-game group is called a 'party'. Used in commands like 'Party up with me and we'll take on the dungeon.'
Words that pair with "party up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
dungeon raid quest match friend squad
How to conjugate "party up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
party up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
parties up
he/she/it
Past simple
partied up
yesterday
Past participle
partied up
have + pp
-ing form
partying up
continuous
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