lace up

• Verbo compuesto que significa atar o asegurar algo, normalmente los cordones de los zapatos o de una prenda, apretando y fijando los cordones o cintas.

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of fastening or tying something, typically shoelaces or clothing, by pulling and securing laces or strings.

incontable · transitivo · phrasal, separable

1. Tie shoelacesinformal

   To fasten or tighten the laces of a shoe, boot, or similar item.

   atar los cordones

   • He laced up his running shoes before the race.
   • She laced up her boots tightly for the hike.
   • Make sure to lace up your sneakers properly.

   Sinónimosdo upfastenlacetietie up

2. Prepare for actioninformal

   To get ready for a physical activity or challenge, often by putting on appropriate footwear.

   Atarse las botas (prepararse para la acción)

   • The team laced up and headed to the field.
   • He laced up his boxing gloves for the match.
   • She laced up her skates and stepped onto the ice.

   Sinónimosbracegear upgirdprepareready

Verbo baselace