How to Pronounce "hole up"
expression
ˈhoʊɫ/ /ˈəp
HOHL-up
hˈəʊl/ /ˈʌp
HOHL-up
Definition
To stay somewhere safe and hidden, often to avoid danger or for comfort. It is commonly used when someone is avoiding people or problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫ/ /ˈəp
British English
hˈəʊl/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHL-up
UK
HOHL-up
Listen in Context
They decided to hole up in their apartment during the snowstorm.
I will hole up in my room and finish my book.
During the storm, the dog holed up under the bed.
We holed up at a mountain cabin all weekend, just reading and relaxing.