double up

1 of 1verb

/ˈdʌ.bəl ʌp/

Forms:doubles up,doubling up,doubled up,doubled up

to share or occupy the same space or accommodation with another person, often due to limited resources

During the camping trip, the shortage of tents forced the friends to double up in sleeping bags.
With limited office space, the team had to double up in cubicles until additional workspace became available.
In college dormitories, students often have to double up in rooms during peak enrollment periods.

to bend over typically as a reaction to laughter or pain

The comedian's joke was so funny that the audience began to double up with laughter.
The sharp pain in her stomach caused her to double up momentarily.
As the friends reminisced about old times, they couldn't help but double up with laughter.
Witnessing the unexpected surprise, he doubled up with joy and excitement.
After the unexpected punch, the boxer had to double up in pain.

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to use winnings from one bet as the stake for a subsequent wager in the hopes of increasing overall winnings

After winning the first round, he decided to double up and use his earnings for a riskier bet.
The gambler, feeling lucky, chose to double up on his successful bet and try for a more significant win.
The poker player decided to double up on a high-stakes hand, confident in the strength of their cards.
Not satisfied with the initial win, she decided to double up and reinvest her profits in another round of betting.
In a strategic move, the seasoned gambler would often double up when on a winning streak to maximize potential gains.

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