double up
US /ˈdʌb.əl ʌp/
UK /ˈdʌb.əl ʌp/
1.
raddoppiare, condividere
to share a room or bed, especially when there is not enough space for everyone to have their own
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We had to double up in a small hotel room during our trip.
Abbiamo dovuto raddoppiare in una piccola camera d'albergo durante il nostro viaggio.
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Due to limited space, some students will have to double up in the dorms.
A causa dello spazio limitato, alcuni studenti dovranno raddoppiare nei dormitori.
2.
piegarsi in due, contorcersi
to bend over or curl up, typically because of pain or laughter
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He started to double up with laughter after hearing the joke.
Ha iniziato a piegarsi in due dalle risate dopo aver sentito la barzelletta.
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The sudden pain made her double up.
Il dolore improvviso la fece piegare in due.