suit up
phrasal 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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When Arenas will suit up for USC is uncertain.
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The back, meanwhile, featured a massive image of the NFL star suited up in uniform.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles fan who soared to viral fame six years ago after offering to suit up for the Birds in the playoffs is fighting a battle bigger than any football game.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Last fall, the actress suited up to star in a new National Football League promo.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The back, meanwhile, featured a massive image of the NFL star suited up in uniform.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles fan who soared to viral fame six years ago after offering to suit up for the Birds in the playoffs is fighting a battle bigger than any football game.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Last fall, the actress suited up to star in a new National Football League promo.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for suit up
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“Suit up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suit%20up. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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