suit up
verb
suited up; suiting up; suits up
US
: to put on a uniform or special clothing
The players are suiting up for the game.
The divers suited up.
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Aaronson suited up for Team USA during the 2022 tournament in Qatar.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2026
The episode kicks off with Danny suiting up in his new BPD uniform, as he's tasked with going on a ride-along with his son Sean (Mika Amonsen).
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
The Cavaliers are in the conference finals for the first time since LeBron James suited up for them in the 2017-18 season.
—Pj Green
may 23, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
So suiting up for the Greensboro Swarm for more than a few games would surely be in the cards for anyone not selected with the Hornets’ initial pick in the first round.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2026
The episode kicks off with Danny suiting up in his new BPD uniform, as he's tasked with going on a ride-along with his son Sean (Mika Amonsen).
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
The Cavaliers are in the conference finals for the first time since LeBron James suited up for them in the 2017-18 season.
—Pj Green
may 23, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
So suiting up for the Greensboro Swarm for more than a few games would surely be in the cards for anyone not selected with the Hornets’ initial pick in the first round.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
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“Suit up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suit%20up. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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