sign up to vs sign up for

Both 'sign up to' and 'sign up for' are commonly used phrases in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Sign up for' is more commonly used when referring to registering for a service, event, or subscription. On the other hand, 'sign up to' is less common and is typically used in British English to mean the same as 'agree to' or 'subscribe to'.

Last updated: April 07, 2024 • 206 views

sign up to

This phrase is less common than 'sign up for' and is typically used in British English to mean the same as 'agree to' or 'subscribe to'.

This phrase is used to indicate agreement or subscription to something. It is more commonly used in British English.

Examples:

I signed up to receive the newsletter.
She signed up to volunteer at the event.
He signed up to the new terms and conditions.
They signed up to the club membership.
We signed up to the online course.

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Alternatives:

agree to
subscribe to

sign up for

This phrase is commonly used when referring to registering for a service, event, or subscription.

This phrase is used to indicate registration for something, such as a service, event, or subscription.

Examples:

I signed up for the workshop.
She signed up for the newsletter.
He signed up for the conference.
They signed up for the free trial.
We signed up for the membership.

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Another interesting option is to sign up for a tourist bus tour.
I'd like to sign up for your charity.
You didn't sign up for that.
You've convinced me that I want to sign up for your newsletter.
I did not sign up for that.
I didn't sign up for four-foot mercenaries with PTSD.
I thought I should sign up for something.
You got your revenge, but I didn't sign up for this.
You didn't sign up for it and somehow it's my fault.
When we get back, I might sign up for the breeding programme.
I'd like to sign up for a tutor.
I didn't sign up for that.
You didn't sign up for this.
We put the sign up for people stuck in the strike.
I didn't sign up for a second year of office aid.
We didn't sign up for this.
We could sign up for those youth leagues.
Better us than someone who didn't sign up for it.
I did not sign up for this.

Alternatives:

register for
enroll in

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