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stop up

UK
/stɒp ʌp/
US
/stɑp ʌp/

Translations

stop upverb
stopped up
Past Simple
stopped up
Past Participle
stopping up
Gerund
UK
/stɒp ʌp/
US
/stɑp ʌp/
The fallen tree stopped up the road, causing a traffic jam.
L'arbre tombé a obstrué la route, provoquant un embouteillage.
He used a rag to stop up the leak in the pipe.
Il a utilisé un chiffon pour boucher la fuite dans le tuyau.
Additional translations
obturerPlus soutenu; s'emploie surtout pour fermer ou boucher une ouverture, un orifice.
Synonyms
close
jam
obstruct
seal
plug
block

Definitions

stop upverb
To block or fill a hole or opening.
He used a rag to stop up the leak in the pipe.
To obstruct or impede the flow or movement of something.
The fallen tree stopped up the road, causing a traffic jam.
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