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What does lawyer up mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word lawyer up? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (intransitive, chiefly US, informal) To exercise one's right to legal representation, especially on the occasion of refusing to answer law-enforcement officials' questions without the presence of such legal representation.
  2. (intransitive, chiefly US, informal, business) To conduct matters in accord with legal formalities or so as to avoid legal risk.
  3. (transitive, informal, business) To arrange in a way reflecting legal advice.
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