Pronunciation: /paɪp ʌp/
noun a tube or channel for conveying fluids or gases
A1 I heard a strange noise coming from the pipe up on the roof.
A2 The plumber fixed the leak in the pipe up under the sink.
B1 The old house had a pipe up in the attic that needed to be replaced.
B2 The factory workers had to repair a broken pipe up in the ceiling.
C1 The engineer designed a new pipe up system for the building's heating.
C2 The government invested in upgrading the pipe up infrastructure in the city.
verb to speak up or speak loudly and assertively
A1 When the teacher asked a question, the shy student didn't pipe up.
A2 During the meeting, everyone was encouraged to pipe up with their ideas.
B1 I always feel nervous to pipe up in large group discussions.
B2 The team leader asked for anyone with suggestions to pipe up.
C1 The CEO expected everyone to pipe up during the brainstorming session.
C2 In the heated debate, it was important for each participant to pipe up confidently.
formal During the meeting, I kindly asked everyone to pipe up if they had any concerns.
informal Hey, don't be shy, just pipe up and let us know what you think.
slang Yo, if you got something to say, just pipe up and speak your mind.
figurative It's important to pipe up and stand up for what you believe in, even if it's not popular.
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