snap up

phrasal-verb
UK: /ˈsnæp ʌp/
US: /ˈsnæp ʌp/

  1. To buy or get something quickly and enthusiastically because it is cheap or exactly what you want.

    1. All the sale tickets were snapped up within hours.
    2. When the company offered shares at such a low price, investors snapped them up immediately.

  2. To quickly take or accept something that is offered.

    1. She snapped up the job offer right away.
    2. The opportunity to travel and work abroad was snapped up by many graduates eager for adventure.

Synonyms

purchase seize accept acquire grab
snap up transitive-verb

  1. To quickly seize or grab something.

    1. The dog tried to snap up the treat.
    2. He managed to snap up the last available seat just before the train departed.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "snap up" in English means: To buy or get something quickly and enthusiastically because it is cheap or exactly what you want., To quickly take or accept something that is offered..

The phonetic transcription of "snap up" is /ˈsnæp ʌp/ in British English and /ˈsnæp ʌp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "snap up": purchase, seize, accept, acquire, grab.

Example usage of "snap up": "All the sale tickets were snapped up within hours.". More examples on the page.