1 B1 neutral
To sing more loudly or with greater confidence, especially when encouraged to do so.
"Come on, everyone — sing up! I can barely hear you at the back."
inseparable
sing up
B1 neutral inseparable intransitive
To sing louder or more confidently; an encouragement to increase one's singing volume.
In plain English
To sing more loudly or with more confidence.
What does "sing up" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To turn your voice upward in volume — like turning up the volume on a device.
Actually means
To sing more loudly or with more confidence.
Usage tip
Chiefly British English. Often used as a command or encouragement, particularly in school or choral settings. Less common than 'sing out'. Sometimes used simply to encourage someone to start singing.
Words that pair with "sing up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
choir class chorus song children congregation
How to conjugate "sing up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
sing up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
sings up
he/she/it
Past simple
sang up
yesterday
Past participle
sung up
have + pp
-ing form
singing up
continuous
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