Sök
to hole up
[phrase form: hole]
01
gömma sig, dölja sig
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.
To concentrate on finishing his novel, the writer decided to hole up in a secluded cabin in the mountains.
02
gömma sig, övervintra
to spend the winter in a state of reduced activity to conserve energy
03
göra en hole in one, slå ett hole in one
score a hole in one
Exempel
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.
To concentrate on finishing his novel, the writer decided to hole up in a secluded cabin in the mountains.
Fearing a storm, the campers decided to hole up in their tents until the weather improved.
With exams approaching, students often hole up in the library to study without distractions.
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