phrasal verb

Hole up

Rank #1064Letter HInseparable

2Sections

Hide to avoid detection or an unpleasant situation

Meanings

  • Hide to avoid detection or an unpleasant situation (intransitive, International English)

Examples

  • Don't HOLE UP your emotions.
  • She's HOLEEN UP her anger for years.
  • He HOLES UP everything inside.

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