suit up
phrasal 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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The Carolina Chaos attackman is back in his home state this weekend, suiting up in Charlotte as part of the Premier Lacrosse League’s tour.
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Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 7 June 2025
Some also wore gear for Matthew, who reached the AHL after a four-year career at Boston College and most recently suited up with the ECHL’s Worcester Railers in 2021-22.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 1 June 2025
Newberry received his spring clearance to play at halftime, suited up and then took a screen pass 75 yards for a touchdown to start the second half.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2025
Bird, a UConn women’s basketball legend, has won a staggering five Olympic gold medals and four world championships while suiting up for Team USA.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 7 May 2025
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Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 7 June 2025
Some also wore gear for Matthew, who reached the AHL after a four-year career at Boston College and most recently suited up with the ECHL’s Worcester Railers in 2021-22.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 1 June 2025
Newberry received his spring clearance to play at halftime, suited up and then took a screen pass 75 yards for a touchdown to start the second half.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2025
Bird, a UConn women’s basketball legend, has won a staggering five Olympic gold medals and four world championships while suiting up for Team USA.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 7 May 2025
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“Suit up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suit%20up. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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