Pronunciation: /soʊ ʌp/
verb to close or secure something by sewing
A1 She learned how to sew up a hole in her shirt.
A2 I can sew up a button that has fallen off my coat.
B1 The tailor will sew up the seam on your pants for you.
B2 After the surgery, the doctor will sew up the incision carefully.
C1 The expert seamstress can sew up a dress in no time.
C2 The surgeon had to sew up multiple layers of tissue during the complex operation.
adverb used to describe how something is done, in this case, how something is sewn
A1 She sewed up the hole in her shirt.
A2 He quickly sewed up the tear in his pants before going out.
B1 The tailor sewed up the hem of the dress perfectly.
B2 After a few stitches, she was able to sew up the torn fabric.
C1 The surgeon skillfully sewed up the incision after the operation.
C2 The expert seamstress was able to sew up the intricate design flawlessly.
formal The tailor will sew up the hole in your jacket.
informal I can sew up that tear in your shirt for you.
slang I'll sew up this project by the end of the day.
figurative She managed to sew up the deal with the client.
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