Securing, Confining, or Hiding

to securely fasten something

In the workshop, participants were reminded to buckle up their tools.

from a short distance

The animals gathered close up around the food.

to keep someone or something in a small or limited space

The rainy weather forced us to coop up indoors for the entire weekend.

to prevent something from being discovered or revealed

The politician attempted to cover up the scandal by suppressing evidence and silencing witnesses.

to fasten, button, zip, or otherwise secure something, often related to clothing or accessories

She asked for help to do up the zipper on the back of her dress.

to make a plan, agreement, or decision more definite or secure

The team needs to firm up the details of the project before the presentation.

(of an illness or injury) to confine someone to bed

My friend was laid up with a broken leg for several weeks.

to close or secure something in a place where it cannot be removed or accessed without the appropriate authorization, key, or combination

He remembered to lock the house up before leaving for vacation.

to imprison someone as a punishment

The judge decided to send the criminal up for his role in the robbery.

to seal something tightly

She used a special wax to stop up the cracks in the old window.

to fasten a piece of clothing, etc. with a zipper

The sleeping bag was cozy and comfortable when completely zipped up.

to fasten an object securely with ropes

Before sailing, sailors tie the boat up to the dock.

to cover something by putting paper or a similar material around it

The gift needs wrapping up in colorful paper for the birthday party.