pipe up

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Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To utter a shrill cry or to speak suddenly, especially in a high-pitched voice: "pipe up" means to start speaking or making a sound, often unexpectedly or with a voice that is higher than usual.
    • To begin to play or sing: In a musical context, "pipe up" can mean to start playing an instrument or singing, often joining in with others.
Usage Examples
  • Verb (to speak):
    • A small voice piped up from the back of the classroom.
    • He finally piped up with his opinion during the meeting.
  • Verb (to play/sing):
    • The flutist piped up with a cheerful melody.
    • Everyone was singing, and then she piped up with the harmony.
Advanced Usage
  • "to pipe up with something": to say or contribute something, often an opinion or piece of information.
    • If you know the answer, don't be afraid to pipe up with it.
  • Used to describe someone, especially a quiet person, starting to participate in a conversation or activity.
    • The shy student rarely spoke, but she piped up during the book discussion.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pipe (verb): To play a wind instrument or to convey something by pipes.
    • The organist will pipe the music into the hall.
  • Piping (noun/adjective): A system of pipes; a high-pitched sound.
    • We heard the piping of the birds at dawn.
Synonyms
  • Speak up: To express one's opinion openly.
  • Chime in: To join a conversation by saying something.
  • Chirp: To say something in a lively, high-pitched way.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Pipe down: (antonym) To become quiet or stop talking.
    • The teacher told the class to pipe down.
Related Idioms
  • Pipe dream: An unrealistic hope or fantasy.
    • Becoming a movie star is just a pipe dream for most people. (Note: This idiom uses "pipe" but not the phrasal verb "pipe up". It is listed here as a common related expression.)
Verb
  1. utter a shrill cry
  2. begin to play or sing

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