curl up
Third Person
curls up
Present Participle
curling up
Past Tense
curled up
Past Participle
curled up
1
to position one's body like a ball with one's arms and legs placed close to one's body while sitting
- After a long day at work, she likes to curl up on the sofa with a good book.
- The cat curled up by the fireplace, enjoying the warmth on a chilly evening.
- Feeling unwell, he decided to curl up in bed and rest for a while.
- As the storm raged outside, the children curled up together for comfort.
- The dog curled up in its favorite spot, seeking solace after a tiring day of play.