brick up
The phrase 'brick up' can be used in both literal and figurative contexts, ranging from construction to slang.
Definition
B2Construction
(common)To seal or close an opening using bricks.
Example
- The workers will brick up the old doorway to create a solid wall.
- They decided to brick up the basement windows for added security.
B2Construction
(common)To enclose or trap someone or something in a confined space using bricks.
Example
- The treasure was bricked up behind a wall for safekeeping.
- The legend says the prisoner was bricked up inside the tower.
C1Slang
(informal)To cause someone to have an erection.
Example
- He joked that the scene in the movie made him brick up.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "brick up":
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