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 price of milk is doubling this month, making groceries more expensive. "numbermathbusinesseconomyfinanceChat 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)."Seeing the unfair call, the player started doubling his fist in anger. "bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(often followed by together or up) To join or couple."The seamstress was doubling the fabric together to make it thicker and warmer. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo repeat exactly; copy."The actor was doubling for the movie star during the dangerous stunt scene. "actionwordlanguageChat 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."jobworkactionfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn sharply, following a winding course."The rabbit, startled by the sound, was doubling back through the tall grass to avoid the hunter. "directionwayactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sail around (a headland or other point)."The small sailboat was carefully doubling the rocky headland to reach the sheltered bay. "nauticalsailingoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo duplicate (a part) either in unison or at the octave above or below it."The flute player was doubling the melody line an octave higher, 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 is a woodwind specialist, often doubling on clarinet and saxophone in the orchestra. "musicentertainmentabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a call that will double certain scoring points if the preceding bid becomes the contract.""In the bridge game, she considered doubling their bid to increase the score if they couldn't make the contract." "gamebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo double down."Faced with a challenging math problem, Maria initially hesitated, but then she decided to double down and spend extra time working on it until she understood the solution. "businessfinancebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause (a ball) to rebound from a cushion before entering the pocket."He was doubling the eight ball, trying to win the game with a tricky shot off the side cushion. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(followed by for) To act as substitute."My sister is doubling for me at the store this week; she's substituting for me. "jobworkfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo go or march at twice the normal speed."The drill sergeant yelled, "Alright soldiers, start doubling! Move faster!" "actionmilitarysportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo multiply the strength or effect of by two."Sorry, this store does not double coupons."numbermathamountbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo unite, as ranks or files, so as to form one from each two."The soldiers doubled their ranks, forming a single, stronger 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."technologyelectronicscommunicationsignalinternettechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe process or an instance of making something double; a multiplication by two."The doubling of the price of gasoline this year has made commuting very expensive. "numbermathprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of turning around, or doubling back."The lost hiker's doubling back to the last known trail marker proved crucial in their rescue. "directionactionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pleat or fold."The seamstress carefully pressed the doubling in the skirt to create a neat, even fold. "appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA trick; double-dealing.""The used car salesman's doubling was apparent when he promised a warranty but the contract said something different." "characterbusinessmoralattitudeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
