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to cover up
[phrase form: cover]
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to prevent something from being discovered or revealed
Transitive: to cover up sth
cover up
v
Example
The detective suspected an attempt to cover up the crime when certain key details didn't add up in the investigation.
The employee tried to cover up the error by quickly fixing the spreadsheet before anyone noticed.
The politician attempted to cover up the scandal by suppressing evidence and silencing witnesses.
After accidentally breaking the vase, the child tried to cover up the mistake by rearranging the flowers.
The team covered up the mistake to spare their manager's blushes in front of the client.
