hole up

Verb
Synonyms: hibernate

Open English WordNet

Verb (3)

  1. remain secluded or in hiding“He is writing his book and is holing up in his study”More general hide, hide out
  2. score a hole in oneMore general score, tally
  3. sleep during winter“Bears must eat a lot of food before they hibernate in their caves”Synonyms: hibernateMore general sleep, kip
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