case up
The term "case up" has various meanings, including preparing for legal proceedings and informal uses like gearing up or enclosing items.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To prepare or get ready for something.
Example
- We need to case up before the big meeting tomorrow.
C1Legal
(formal)To prepare or organize a legal case, including collecting and presenting evidence.
Example
- The lawyer had to case up all the documents before the trial.
B2Packaging
(technical)To enclose or cover an item in a protective case or container.
Example
- The factory workers case up the products before shipping.
C2Slang
(informal, criminal)To survey a location secretly, often in preparation for a crime.
Example
- They decided to case up the bank before planning the heist.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "case up":
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