string up
The phrase "string up" can refer to hanging objects or people, arranging items in a sequence, or preparing musical instruments.
Definition
B2General
(common)To hang an object using a rope, string, or similar material.
Example
- They strung up the lights across the backyard for the party.
B2Music
(technical)To attach and tighten the strings on a musical instrument.
Example
- He strung up his guitar before the concert.
C1Punishment
(informal, historical)To execute someone by hanging.
Example
- In the old west, outlaws were often strung up without a trial.
C1Programming
(technical)To link items in a sequence or line.
Example
- The programmer strung up the functions to create a seamless workflow.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "string up":
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