verbπShareTo multiply by two."The company doubled their earnings per share over last quarter."mathnumberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fold over so as to make two folds."To make a pleat, double the material at the waist."actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be the double of; to exceed by twofold; to contain or be worth twice as much as.""The recipe originally called for one egg, but I doubled it to make a bigger cake." "numbermathamountbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo increase by 100%, to become twice as large in size."Our earnings have doubled in the last year."numbermathbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo get a two-base hit."The batter doubled into the corner."sportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(sometimes followed by up) To clench (a fist)."He doubled his fist when he heard the unfair comment. "bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(often followed by together or up) To join or couple."The baker doubled the dough recipe together to make a larger cake. "groupactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo repeat exactly; copy."The artist doubled the original sketch to create a larger version of the drawing. "actionlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(often followed by as) To play a second part or serve a second role."A spork is a kind of fork that doubles as a spoon."jobactionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn sharply, following a winding course."The rabbit, chased by the dog, doubled back through the tall grass to escape. "directionactionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sail around (a headland or other point)."The sailboat doubled the point at the end of the bay before heading into the harbor. "nauticalsailinggeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo duplicate (a part) either in unison or at the octave above or below it."The guitarist doubled the melody on the bass an octave lower, creating a richer sound. "musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(usually followed by "on") To be capable of performing (upon an additional instrument)."The musician doubled on the saxophone, meaning he could also play that instrument in addition to his main instrument, the piano. "musicentertainmentjobabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a call that will double certain scoring points if the preceding bid becomes the contract."In bridge, Sarah doubled the opponent's bid, hoping to increase our score if they made the contract. "gamesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo double down."After losing the first game, Maria doubled her efforts and practiced even harder to win the next one. "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause (a ball) to rebound from a cushion before entering the pocket."He doubled the cue ball off the side cushion to sink the eight ball in the corner pocket. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(followed by for) To act as substitute.""Since the regular teacher was sick, Mrs. Davis doubled for her and taught the class today." "jobactionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo go or march at twice the normal speed."The drill sergeant yelled, "Double time, march!" and the soldiers doubled down the hill. "actionmilitarysportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo multiply the strength or effect of by two."Sorry, this store does not double coupons."amountnumbermathbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo unite, as ranks or files, so as to form one from each two."The two lines of students doubled up to form a single, longer line. "militarygroupactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a station) To transmit simultaneously on the same channel as another station, either unintentionally or deliberately, causing interference."Could you please repeat your last transmission? Another station was doubling with you."technologyelectronicscommunicationsignaltechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading