lace up
The term "lace up" is commonly associated with fastening footwear or other items using laces, and it has both verb and adjective forms.
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Definition
A2General
(common)To fasten shoes, boots, or other items by tying their laces.
Example
- He bent down to lace up his sneakers before the run.
- Make sure to lace up your boots tightly to avoid tripping.
B1Clothing
(common, adjective)Describing an item of clothing that has a lace closure.
Example
- She wore a beautiful lace-up dress to the party.
- Lace-up boots are very fashionable this season.
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