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to hole up
[phrase form: hole]
01
to hide and stay in a place to avoid being noticed or disturbed
02
to spend the winter in a state of reduced activity to conserve energy
03
score a hole in one
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.
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.
