suit up

verb

suited up; suiting up; suits up
US
: to put on a uniform or special clothing
The players are suiting up for the game.
The divers suited up.

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Because the flopping infraction carries no suspension, George remains fully cleared to suit up Friday when Boston hosts his former team, the Philadelphia 76ers. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Forward Jarred Vanderbilt, who has about $25 million left on his contract over the next two seasons, did not suit up for Friday’s preseason finale. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 Perfect for suiting up and putting on ski or hiking boots, the cushioned seat flips over and doubles as a worktop, serving as an extension of the rear garage and/or the compact kitchen block. — New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026 But psychological sense be damned, Jay sets himself the task of suiting up in diving gear and swimming out in search of his dad’s remains. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for suit up

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“Suit up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suit%20up. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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