mike up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: mic up
Meaning · English
To fit a microphone and transmitter to (a person). Usually for television performers, or for police informers.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
You will have to be miked up at least ten minutes before we go on air.
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).
Common questions
What does “mike up” mean?
To fit a microphone and transmitter to (a person). Usually for television performers, or for police informers.
Is “mike up” formal or informal?
mike up is generally informal.