hole up
verb
holed up; holing up; holes up
: to hide out in or as if in a hole or cave
: to place in or as if in a refuge or hiding place
Examples of hole up in a Sentence
we'll hole up in the cellar and wait out the hurricane
Recent Examples on the Web
Travelers can stroll through the streets in Oia village, relax on the beautiful white and black sand beaches, head out for a sailing tour around the coast, or, spend their entire day holed up in one of its ultra-luxurious hotels that each offers their own perfect views, meals, and experiences.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2024
The front of the red brick house where the shooter was holed up suffered extensive damage.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2024
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2024
The front of the red brick house where the shooter was holed up suffered extensive damage.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for hole up
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“Hole up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hole%20up. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.
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