doubling up

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Present participle of double up
double up
To get the second out in a double play, typically referring to getting an out by beating a runner back to a base (often by throwing) after a fly ball has been caught

Jones snared the liner and then stepped on the bag to double up the runner.

double up
To bend, bend over; to fold; to stoop

It is well, then that we should be frank, said the other. We both think more than we have said; let us make a clean breast. This masked figure that you saw, did you recognise it? / Well, sir, it went so quick, and the creature was so doubled up, that I could hardly swear to that, was the answer. But if you mean, was it Mr. Hyde?--why, yes, I think it was!.

double up
To have a secondary use

This unfolding sofa doubles up as a bed.

double up
To double the quantity, amount or duration of something

I'm going to double up my enlistment.

double up
a savage blow in the crutch which doubled him up They laugh so hard they double up with laughter. Double over means the same as double up. Everyone was doubled over in laughter. see also double 11
double up
If something doubles you up, or if you double up, you bend your body quickly or violently, for example because you are laughing a lot or because you are feeling a lot of pain
double up
stake winnings from one bet on a subsequent wager
double up
bend over or curl up, usually with laughter or pain; "He doubled and vomited violently"
double up
share a room or a bed designed for only one person
double up
{f} share a room intended for one person; share a single bed; risk the winnings from one bet on a subsequent gamble; bend over with laughter or from pain
doubling up

    Расстановка переносов

    dou·bling up

    Турецкое произношение

    dʌblîng ʌp

    Произношение

    /ˈdəbləɴɢ ˈəp/ /ˈdʌblɪŋ ˈʌp/
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