sign up
A2 neutral separable both
In simple words
To put your name on a list to join something or get something.
Literal meaning: To write your name up on a list — a reference to physical signup sheets.
Meanings
1 A2 neutral
To register for a service, activity, course, or event.
"I signed up for a yoga class that starts next Monday."
Grammar: inseparable
2 A2 neutral
To create an account on a website, app, or digital platform.
"Sign up for free and start streaming today."
Grammar: inseparable
3 B1 neutral
To recruit or persuade someone to join something.
"The coach signed up three new players before the season began."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Extremely common in everyday English and digital contexts (websites, apps, newsletters). Can be intransitive ('I signed up yesterday') or transitive ('She signed her son up for swimming lessons'). Often followed by 'for'. Works in both British and American English.
Commonly used with
course newsletter gym trial event account
Forms
Base
sign up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
signs up
he/she/it
Past simple
signed up
yesterday
Past participle
signed up
have + pp
-ing form
signing up
continuous
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