Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
double-up
phrasal verb
/ˈdʌb.əl ʌp/
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Definition
To increase something by doubling the amount or to combine two things together.
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Examples
- We decided to double-up on our marketing efforts for the new product.
- They had to double-up in the small tent during the camping trip.
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Meaning
Double-up can refer to maximizing resources or efforts, or to physically squeezing two items or people together.
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Synonyms
- combine
- stack
- amplify
- maximize