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Meaning of the word "stop up" in English

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stop up

US /stɑːp ʌp/
UK /stɑːp ʌp/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to block or plug a hole or opening completely

Example:
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We need to stop up the leak in the pipe before it causes more damage.
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The old well was stopped up with rocks and debris.
Synonym:
plugblocksealchokeobstruct
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