Pipe Up (Verb)
Meaning 1
Begin to play or sing.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The band began to pipe up, and their lively music filled the room with energy.
- As the conductor raised his baton, the orchestra started to pipe up in perfect harmony.
- As the ceremony progressed, the choir piped up with a beautiful hymn that brought tears to many eyes.
- During the celebration, the marching band suddenly piped up, their loud music catching everyone off guard.
- As the lights dimmed, the piano player started to pipe up, her gentle melody setting the mood for the dance.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Utter a shrill cry.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The seagulls began to pipe up as the sun rose over the beach.
- The baby started to pipe up the moment she was hungry.
- The donkeys on the farm would pipe up loudly whenever someone approached.
- As the woman was separated from her child on the crowded train, the little girl began to pipe up.
- The geese in the field would pipe up when they sensed any danger.