string up

/strɪŋ əp/
IPA guide

Other forms: stringing up; strings up

Definitions of string up
  1. verb
    kill by hanging
    synonyms: hang
    see moresee less
    types:
    halter
    hang with a halter
    gibbet
    hang on an execution instrument
    type of:
    execute, put to death
    kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
  2. verb
    add as if on a string
    synonyms: string
    see moresee less
    type of:
    add
    make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘string up'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family