double up
The phrase "double up" has versatile meanings, often implying an increase, sharing, or bending in response to various situations.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To share a room or resources with another person.
Example
- Due to the limited space, we had to double up in the hotel room.
B2General
(informal)To bend over or curl up, often because of laughter or pain.
Example
- She doubled up in laughter at the joke.
B2General
(informal)To use something for two purposes or in two different ways.
Example
- The guest room doubles up as an office.
B2General
(informal)To increase or multiply by two.
Example
- We need to double up our efforts to meet the deadline.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "double up":
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