Stop up

Pro Tip 1/3

Physical Repair

Used when fixing something by filling or covering holes and gaps.

I stopped up the cracks in the wall before painting.

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Temporary Solution

Often implies a makeshift or temporary fix, not a permanent one.

To get through the night, we stopped up the broken window with cardboard.

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Prevent Damage

Highlights stopping something from getting worse.

He stopped up the leaking pipe to prevent water damage.