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单词 holes up
释义

hole up

verb

holed up; holing up; holes 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

Synonyms

  • hide
  • lie
  • lurk
  • repose
  • skulk
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Example Sentences

we'll hole up in the cellar and wait out the hurricane
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Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Kids Definition

hole up

verb

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

holes up

verb

present tense third-person singular of hole up
as in hides
to remain out of sight we'll hole up in the cellar and wait out the hurricane

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • hides
  • lurks
  • lies
  • sits tight
  • lies low
  • reposes
  • skulks
  • sneaks
  • evades
  • slinks
  • eludes
  • avoids

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • appears
  • comes out
  • shows up
  • turns up
  • materializes
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