Sing up

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verb

To sing loudly or clearly enough to be heard.

I could hardly hear you during the choir performance. Next time, try to sing up.
Visual representation of "sing up" - to sing loudly or clearly enough to be heard

Often appears as...

  • sing up please
  • need to sing up
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Visual representation of "sing up"
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Volume Matters

To 'sing up' means increasing volume so more people can hear you without yelling or screaming.

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The coach told the players to 'sing up' so everyone on the field could hear the chant.
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Clarity Counts

'Sing up' also suggests pronouncing words clearly, not just loudly, when singing.

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The director said 'sing up' because the lyrics were unclear to the audience.
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Not for Speech

The phrase 'sing up' is specific to singing and doesn't apply to normal speaking situations.

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During rehearsal, the soloist was told to 'sing up,' not to speak louder.
Visual representation of the word "Sing up"

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