lacing up
Threading and tightening
Lacing up is the act of tightening and fastening laces, typically on shoes or boots: He sat on the bench, lacing up his skates.
The phrase often signals preparation for physical activity—lacing up cleats before a game, boots before a hike.
Figuratively, it can mean getting ready for any challenge: Time to lace up and get back out there.
- shoelaceCord securing footwear
- tyingForming a knot
- double knotTied twice for security
- knottingForming fixed interlacements
- fasteningJoining two parts together
threading · corsets · tightening · committing · skates · boots · hiking boots · ballet slippers · bootlace · eyelets · gearing up · getting ready · cleats · running shoes · sneakers · securing · fixing · cinching
- Pre-event routinesstretching, warm-up, visualization, breathing exercises, gear check
lacing upunlacing
Removing threaded ties
loosening · untying · removing · taking off · undoing
lacing upwinding down
Gradually decreasing toward conclusion
kicking off · cooling off · retiring · hanging up · quitting