String up
verb
To hang something, for example: decorations, clothes, etc.
We need to string up the lights for the party.
Often appears as...
- string up lights
- string up decorations
verb
To blame or punish someone undeservingly.
They tried to string him up for a crime he didn't commit.
Often appears as...
- string up for a crime
- string up unfairly
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To kill someone by hanging them.
In the Old West, they used to string up outlaws.
Often appears as...
- string up outlaws
- string up criminals
Usage tips
Disapproving
Historical
verb
To prepare a musical instrument, such as a guitar or violin, to be played.
She took a moment to string up her guitar before the show.
Often appears as...
- string up a guitar
- string up a violin
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To hang something, for example: decorations, clothes, etc.
We need to string up the lights for the party.
Often appears as...
- string up lights
- string up decorations
verb
To blame or punish someone undeservingly.
They tried to string him up for a crime he didn't commit.
Often appears as...
- string up for a crime
- string up unfairly
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To kill someone by hanging them.
In the Old West, they used to string up outlaws.
Often appears as...
- string up outlaws
- string up criminals
Usage tips
Disapproving
Historical
verb
To prepare a musical instrument, such as a guitar or violin, to be played.
She took a moment to string up her guitar before the show.
Often appears as...
- string up a guitar
- string up a violin
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Festive events
Commonly used to describe setting up decorations for events like parties and holidays.
Everyone helped to string up streamers for the New Year's celebration.
Pro Tip 2/2Indoor and outdoor
Can refer to placing things around inside a room or outside the house, such as on a porch.
Let's string up some fairy lights in the backyard for the evening barbecue.
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