stitching up

UK
/ˈstɪtʃɪŋ ʌp/
US
/ˈstɪtʃɪŋ ʌp/

Translations

stitch upverb

stitching up

Gerund

stitched up
Past Simple
stitched up
Past Participle
stitching up
Gerund
UK
/stɪtʃ ʌp/
US
/stɪtʃ ʌp/
recoudreAu sens médical ou chirurgical.
The doctor had to stitch up the cut on his arm after the accident.
Le médecin a dû recoudre la coupure sur son bras après l'accident.
piégerAu sens figuré, avec l’idée de tendre un piège ou de faire accuser quelqu’un à tort.
They tried to stitch him up with false evidence.
Ils ont essayé de le piéger avec de fausses preuves.
finaliserAu sens de conclure ou de mettre au point un accord, une affaire ou un contrat.
We need to stitch up the contract by the end of the week.
Nous devons finaliser le contrat d'ici la fin de la semaine.
Synonyms
sew up
patch up

Definitions

stitch upverb
To sew the edges of a wound or incision together.
The doctor had to stitch up the cut on his arm after the accident.
To arrange or manipulate a situation to one's advantage, often unfairly.
They managed to stitch up the deal before anyone else had a chance to bid.
To complete or finalize something, especially a deal or agreement.
We need to stitch up the contract by the end of the week.