lace up

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Verb lace up has 1 sense

lace, lace up - draw through eyes or holes; "lace the shoelaces"
--₁ is one way to tie, bind
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something

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Lace up

Noun

A type of shoe or boot that is fastened with laces.

Example sentence: I bought a new pair of lace-up boots for hiking.

Verb

To fasten or tighten something using laces.

Example sentence: She meticulously laced up her running shoes before heading out for a jog.

Phrasal verb

To tighten or secure a garment or object by fastening its laces.

Example sentence: He quickly laced up his hoodie to shield himself from the cold wind.