Double up
verb
To bend over in pain or because you are laughing.
He was doubled up with laughter after watching the funny movie.
Often appears as...
- double up with laughter
- double up in pain
verb
To be or become twice as much or as many.
You may need to double up the quantity of ingredients in the recipe if you're cooking for a larger group.
Often appears as...
- double up the quantity
- double up the amount
phrasal verb
To share something, especially a room or a bed, with someone else.
Due to lack of space, the kids had to double up in one room.
Often appears as...
- double up in a room
- double up in a bed
phrasal verb
To do two things at the same time or to have two roles or functions at the same time.
She doubles up as a receptionist and office manager in our small company.
Often appears as...
- double up as a receptionist
- double up as an office manager
Usage tips
Workplace
verb
To bend over in pain or because you are laughing.
He was doubled up with laughter after watching the funny movie.
Often appears as...
- double up with laughter
- double up in pain
verb
To be or become twice as much or as many.
You may need to double up the quantity of ingredients in the recipe if you're cooking for a larger group.
Often appears as...
- double up the quantity
- double up the amount
phrasal verb
To share something, especially a room or a bed, with someone else.
Due to lack of space, the kids had to double up in one room.
Often appears as...
- double up in a room
- double up in a bed
phrasal verb
To do two things at the same time or to have two roles or functions at the same time.
She doubles up as a receptionist and office manager in our small company.
Often appears as...
- double up as a receptionist
- double up as an office manager
Usage tips
Workplace
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Reaction
Use 'double up' when describing a strong bodily reaction to emotions.
Watching the comedian's performance, I doubled up with laughter.
Pro Tip 2/2Intensity Emphasis
Add 'double up' to emphasize the intensity of pain or laughter.
The joke was so hilarious, I doubled up from laughter.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Reaction
Use 'double up' when describing a strong bodily reaction to emotions.
Watching the comedian's performance, I doubled up with laughter.
Pro Tip 2/2Intensity Emphasis
Add 'double up' to emphasize the intensity of pain or laughter.
The joke was so hilarious, I doubled up from laughter.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Reaction
Use 'double up' when describing a strong bodily reaction to emotions.
Watching the comedian's performance, I doubled up with laughter.
Pro Tip 2/2Intensity Emphasis
Add 'double up' to emphasize the intensity of pain or laughter.
The joke was so hilarious, I doubled up from laughter.
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