stop up
The phrase 'stop up' can mean blocking or filling an opening, and in British English, it can also mean staying up late.
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Definition
B2General
To block or obstruct a passage, opening, or hole.
Example
- We need to stop up the hole in the roof before it rains.
- She used a cloth to stop up the gap under the door.
B2General
To fill or seal an opening to prevent passage.
Example
- He stopped up the cracks in the wall with putty.
B2British English
(informal)To stay awake late into the night.
Example
- They stopped up late to finish their project.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "stop up":
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