String Up (Verb)
Meaning 1
Add as if on a string; "string these ideas together"; "string up these songs and you'll have a musical".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The plot stringed up a series of seemingly unrelated events that captivated the audience.
- Her musical talents shone as she strung up a medley of popular songs.
- The comedian's jokes were hilariously strung up to create a stand-up routine.
- Her stories were carefully strung up to convey a powerful message.
- As the DJ strung up the tracks in a precise order, the dance floor came alive.
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Meaning 2
Kill by hanging; "The murderer was hanged on Friday".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The notorious outlaw was scheduled to be string up at dawn for his crimes against the people.
- String up the traitor in the town square for all to see his punishment.
- The brutal warlord string up anyone who stood in his way of taking power.
- Justice would finally be served when the corrupt official was string up for his heinous acts.
- They vowed to string up the bandits responsible for terrorizing the small village.