hole up

/hoʊl əp/
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Other forms: holed up; holes up; holing up

Definitions of hole up
  1. verb
    sleep during winter
    synonyms: hibernate
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    type of:
    catch some Z's, kip, log Z's, sleep, slumber
    be asleep
  2. verb
    remain secluded or in hiding
    “He is writing his book and is holing up in his study”
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    type of:
    hide, hide out
    be or go into hiding; keep out of sight, as for protection and safety
  3. verb
    score a hole in one
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    type of:
    hit, rack up, score, tally
    gain points in a game
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