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hole up

verb

Definition of hole up

intransitive verb
:to hide out in or as if in a hole or cave
transitive verb
:to place in or as if in a refuge or hiding place

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Examples of hole up in a Sentence

  1. we'll hole up in the cellar and wait out the hurricane

First Known Use of hole up

1875

hole up Synonyms

Synonyms
1hide, lie, lurk, repose, skulk
Antonyms
appear
Related Words
slink, sneak; avoid, elude, evade
Near Antonyms
come out, materialize, show up, turn up

HOLE UP Defined for Kids

hole up

verb

Definition of hole up for Students

holed up; holing up
:to take shelter
  • During the storm they holed up in the basement.

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