Phrasal Verbs Using 'Up' - Securing, Confining, or Hiding
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to close up
[verb]
to shut or bring edges together, often to seal a gap or opening
Ex:
The
tailor
closed up
the
seam
carefully
.
to do up
[verb]
to fasten, button, zip, or otherwise secure something, often related to clothing or accessories
Ex:
The
child
struggled
to
do up
the
laces
on
their
shoes
,
prompting
a
parent
to
assist
.
to firm up
[verb]
to make a plan, agreement, or decision more definite or secure
Ex:
They
are
working
to
firm up
a
deal
with
the
new
supplier
.
to lock up
[verb]
to close or secure something in a place where it cannot be removed or accessed without the appropriate authorization, key, or combination
Ex:
The
store
owner
locked up
the
valuables
in
the
safe
.
to stop up
[verb]
to seal something tightly
Ex:
He
decided
to
stop up
the
gaps
in
the
door
to
keep
the
cold
air
out
.
to tie up
[verb]
to fasten an object securely with ropes
Ex:
Please
tie up
the
curtain
to
let
more
light
in
.
