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\ (ˌ)rē-ˈəp How to pronounce re-up (audio) \
re-upped; re-upping; re-ups

Definition of re-up

intransitive verb

: to sign on again re-upped with the team for three more years especially : to enlist again

First Known Use of re-up

circa 1906, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for re-up

re- + sign up

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The first known use of re-up was circa 1906

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“Re-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/re-up. Accessed 7 Jul. 2022.

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