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mike up

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To fit a microphone and transmitter to (a person). Usually for television performers, or for police informers.

informal, transitive

Examples

“You will have⟳ to be miked up at least ten minutes before we go on air.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

miked miked up mikes mikes up miking miladied

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