Question 1

What does "lace up" mean?

Accepted Answer

To fasten shoes, boots, or similar footwear by threading and tying the laces.

Question 2

How do you use "lace up" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

She sat on the bench and laced up her running shoes before heading out.

Question 3

Is "lace up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"lace up" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Very common in everyday English. Primarily used for shoes and boots ('lace up your shoes'), but also applies to corsets, boxing gloves, and similar items. Often used as an adjective in compound forms: 'lace-up boots', 'lace-up shoes'.

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