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to hole up
[phrase form: hole]
01
to hide and stay in a place to avoid being noticed or disturbed
Examples
Fearing a storm, the campers decided to hole up in their tents until the weather improved.
The detective had to hole up in a motel while working undercover to gather information without being recognized.
02
to spend the winter in a state of reduced activity to conserve energy
03
score a hole in one
