Cerca
to hole up
[phrase form: hole]
01
nascondersi, rifugiarsi
to hide and stay in a place to avoid being noticed or disturbed
Example
The detective had to hole up in a motel while working undercover to gather information without being recognized.
During the protest, some demonstrators chose to hole up in nearby buildings to avoid clashes with law enforcement.
Fearing a storm, the campers decided to hole up in their tents until the weather improved.
02
rintanarsi
to spend the winter in a state of reduced activity to conserve energy
03
mettere a segno un hole in one, fare hole in one
score a hole in one
Esempio
The detective had to hole up in a motel while working undercover to gather information without being recognized.
During the protest, some demonstrators chose to hole up in nearby buildings to avoid clashes with law enforcement.
Fearing a storm, the campers decided to hole up in their tents until the weather improved.
To concentrate on finishing his novel, the writer decided to hole up in a secluded cabin in the mountains.
With exams approaching, students often hole up in the library to study without distractions.
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