Brick up

verb

To block something, such as a door or window, with bricks.

The old abandoned house had all of its windows bricked up.
Visual representation of "brick up" - To block something, such as a door or window, with bricks.

Often appears as...

  • brick up a window
  • brick up a door
verb

To hit or throw something, especially a brick, with force.

He bricked up the glass with such force that it shattered instantly.
Visual representation of "brick up" - To hit or throw something, especially a brick, with force.

Often appears as...

  • brick up a window
  • brick up a bird

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

verb

To block something, such as a door or window, with bricks.

The old abandoned house had all of its windows bricked up.
Visual representation of "brick up" - To block something, such as a door or window, with bricks.

Often appears as...

  • brick up a window
  • brick up a door
verb

To hit or throw something, especially a brick, with force.

He bricked up the glass with such force that it shattered instantly.
Visual representation of "brick up" - To hit or throw something, especially a brick, with force.

Often appears as...

  • brick up a window
  • brick up a bird

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "brick up"
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Literal Usage

Used when physically blocking an opening with bricks, not metaphorically.

Illustration for Literal Usage
They bricked up the fireplace to prevent drafts.
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Permanent Action

Suggests a permanent or long-term closure, not easily reversible.

Illustration for Permanent Action
The city bricked up the old tunnel entrance.
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Security Measure

Often done for security reasons, to prevent entry or passage.

Illustration for Security Measure
To increase safety, they bricked up the backdoor.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Literal Usage

Used when physically blocking an opening with bricks, not metaphorically.

Illustration for Literal Usage
They bricked up the fireplace to prevent drafts.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Permanent Action

Suggests a permanent or long-term closure, not easily reversible.

Illustration for Permanent Action
The city bricked up the old tunnel entrance.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Security Measure

Often done for security reasons, to prevent entry or passage.

Illustration for Security Measure
To increase safety, they bricked up the backdoor.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Literal Usage

Used when physically blocking an opening with bricks, not metaphorically.

Illustration for Literal Usage
They bricked up the fireplace to prevent drafts.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Permanent Action

Suggests a permanent or long-term closure, not easily reversible.

Illustration for Permanent Action
The city bricked up the old tunnel entrance.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Security Measure

Often done for security reasons, to prevent entry or passage.

Illustration for Security Measure
To increase safety, they bricked up the backdoor.
Visual representation of the word "Brick up"

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