Wall up

verb

To seal or block off a space or opening by building a wall.

They decided to wall up the old doorway to create more room.
Visual representation of "wall up" - To seal or block off a space or opening by building a wall.

Often appears as...

  • wall up a door
  • wall up a window
verb

To imprison or confine someone in a closed, restrictive environment.

The character in the story was walled up in a basement by the antagonist.
Visual representation of "wall up" - To imprison or confine someone in a closed, restrictive environment.

Usage tips

Disapproving

verb

To avoid or evade a situation or person.

He walled up his feelings and refused to share them.
Visual representation of "wall up" - To avoid or evade a situation or person.

Often appears as...

  • wall up one's feelings
  • wall up one's self

Usage tips

Disapproving

verb

To seal or block off a space or opening by building a wall.

They decided to wall up the old doorway to create more room.
Visual representation of "wall up" - To seal or block off a space or opening by building a wall.

Often appears as...

  • wall up a door
  • wall up a window
verb

To imprison or confine someone in a closed, restrictive environment.

The character in the story was walled up in a basement by the antagonist.
Visual representation of "wall up" - To imprison or confine someone in a closed, restrictive environment.

Usage tips

Disapproving

verb

To avoid or evade a situation or person.

He walled up his feelings and refused to share them.
Visual representation of "wall up" - To avoid or evade a situation or person.

Often appears as...

  • wall up one's feelings
  • wall up one's self

Usage tips

Disapproving

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Visual representation of "wall up"
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Physical Changes

Used when mentioning physical modifications to a structure.

Illustration for Physical Changes
The renovation plans include walling up several archways.
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Creating Boundaries

Refers to making a space more private or secure.

Illustration for Creating Boundaries
They walled up the courtyard to prevent outsiders from entering.
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Irreversible Action

Indicates a permanent or semi-permanent action.

Illustration for Irreversible Action
Once they wall up that entrance, there's no going back.
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Physical Changes

Used when mentioning physical modifications to a structure.

Illustration for Physical Changes
The renovation plans include walling up several archways.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Creating Boundaries

Refers to making a space more private or secure.

Illustration for Creating Boundaries
They walled up the courtyard to prevent outsiders from entering.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Irreversible Action

Indicates a permanent or semi-permanent action.

Illustration for Irreversible Action
Once they wall up that entrance, there's no going back.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Changes

Used when mentioning physical modifications to a structure.

Illustration for Physical Changes
The renovation plans include walling up several archways.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Creating Boundaries

Refers to making a space more private or secure.

Illustration for Creating Boundaries
They walled up the courtyard to prevent outsiders from entering.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Irreversible Action

Indicates a permanent or semi-permanent action.

Illustration for Irreversible Action
Once they wall up that entrance, there's no going back.
Visual representation of the word "Wall up"

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