sing up
B1 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To sing more loudly or with more confidence.
Literal meaning: To turn your voice upward in volume — like turning up the volume on a device.
Meanings
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."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
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.
Commonly used with
choir class chorus song children congregation
Forms
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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