Curl up Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To move your body into a rounded or bent shape, often by bringing your arms and legs close to your body, usually for comfort, warmth, or protection.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Often used for physical comfort, as with pets or people on sofas or beds; also used figuratively ('curl up with a book'). Commonly appears with 'on the couch,' 'in bed,' or 'by the fire.' Not to be confused with 'curl' (to make hair curly). Informal and gentle expression.
جمل نموذجية
The cat likes to curl up on my lap.
basic
I curled up under a blanket and fell asleep.
basic
She curled up in fear when she heard the loud noise.
basic
After a long day, I just want to curl up with a good book.
natural
Kids love to curl up by the fire in winter.
natural
Sometimes I just want to curl up and forget about the world.
natural