Board up
verb
To cover windows, doors, or other openings with boards.
After the hurricane warning, we had to board up our house to protect it from damage.
Often appears as...
- board up the windows
- board up the doors
verb
To close or shut down a business or service, often temporarily.
Due to the pandemic, many cafes had to board up.
Often appears as...
- board up a business
- board up a shop
verb
To cover windows, doors, or other openings with boards.
After the hurricane warning, we had to board up our house to protect it from damage.
Often appears as...
- board up the windows
- board up the doors
verb
To close or shut down a business or service, often temporarily.
Due to the pandemic, many cafes had to board up.
Often appears as...
- board up a business
- board up a shop
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Protective Measure
Used when taking action to safeguard a property against natural disasters or riots.
We had to board up the storefront after the storm warnings.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary Fix
Implies a temporary solution until professional repairs can be made.
The broken window remained boarded up for a week.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Conveys a strong visual image of preparing for something serious or severe.
They boarded up the cabin as the wildfire approached.
Pro Tip 1/3Protective Measure
Used when taking action to safeguard a property against natural disasters or riots.
We had to board up the storefront after the storm warnings.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary Fix
Implies a temporary solution until professional repairs can be made.
The broken window remained boarded up for a week.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Conveys a strong visual image of preparing for something serious or severe.
They boarded up the cabin as the wildfire approached.
Pro Tip 1/3Protective Measure
Used when taking action to safeguard a property against natural disasters or riots.
We had to board up the storefront after the storm warnings.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary Fix
Implies a temporary solution until professional repairs can be made.
The broken window remained boarded up for a week.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Conveys a strong visual image of preparing for something serious or severe.
They boarded up the cabin as the wildfire approached.
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