pipe up

Meanings

• Phrasal verb (transitive)

  To speak up or express an opinion, usually in a group setting.

  - "During the meeting, everyone was encouraged to pipe up with their ideas."
  - "I was hesitant to pipe up in front of the senior executives."

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Antonyms

pipe down

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pipe up
tipe up , ripe up , hike up , spike up , strike up , tight up , write up , and more.

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Variants

List of all variants of pipe up that leads to same result
pipe up , piped up , pipes up , piping up

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Etymology

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The phrase 'pipe up' is believed to have originated from the nautical term 'pipe', which means to signal or summon someone by blowing a whistle or pipe. The 'up' part of the phrase may refer to raising one's voice or attention.

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Trivia

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1. The phrase 'pipe up' is often used in the context of group discussions or meetings.

2. The term 'pipe' has been used in various contexts throughout history, including music, plumbing, and nautical terms.

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Related Concepts

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1. Speak up: Similar phrase meaning to express one's opinion or thoughts openly and clearly.

2. Interject: To interrupt a conversation or speech with a comment or observation.

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Culture

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In literature, 'pipe up' is used to describe characters who suddenly speak up or interrupt a conversation. In music, it can refer to a musician joining in with an instrument or vocal part. In the context of plumbing, it can mean repairing or replacing a pipe.

How to Memorize "pipe up"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group setting where everyone is discussing a topic, and imagine yourself speaking up and contributing to the conversation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the phrase 'pipe up' with the idea of contributing or speaking up in a group.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the phrase 'Pipe Up' as an acronym for 'Participate In Productive Engagements'.

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