lace up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To fasten the laces of something.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
However, with their first genuine attack, Sunderland scored - and they did it with Tottenham needlessly down to 10 men as Gallas laced up a replacement pair of boots.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To insert (film) into a projector.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lace up” mean?
To fasten the laces of something.
Is “lace up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.