Some sign in, originally turning up for evening out? (7)
I believe the answer is:
ironing
'evening out?' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with contact as well as being present participle verbs.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'some sign in originally turning up' is the wordplay.
'some' says the answer is hidden in the clue (some parts of the word are used).
'turning up' says the letters should be written backwards.
'gninori' can be found hidden inside 'sign in originally'.
'gninori' backwards is 'IRONING'.
'for' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for ironing that I've seen before include "Smoothing with heat" , "Laundry job" , "Pressing clothes" , "Smoothing clothes, etc" , "Making clothes smooth" .)