Tape up Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪp/ /ˈəp
TAYP-UHP
tˈeɪp/ /ˈʌp
TAYP-UP
Definition
To seal or cover something completely using tape, often to close boxes or protect surfaces.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly informal and practical; often follows an object ("tape up the box"). Used for securing, sealing, or protecting items, especially with packing tape. Not the same as 'tape' (record sound) or 'tape over' (cover one thing with tape over another).
Spanish: cerrar con cinta - sellar con cintaPortuguese (BR): fechar com fita - prender com fita adesivaPortuguese (PT): fechar com fita - prender com fita adesivaChinese (Simplified): 用胶带封住 - 用胶带粘好Chinese (Traditional): 用膠帶封住 - 用膠帶黏好Hindi: टेप लगाना - टेप से बंद करनाArabic: إغلاق بالشريط اللاصق - تثبيت بالشريط اللاصقBengali: টেপ দিয়ে জড়িয়ে দেওয়া - টেপ লাগানোRussian: заклеить скотчем - обмотать скотчемJapanese: テープでぐるぐる巻きにする - テープで封をするVietnamese: dán kín bằng băng keoKorean: 테이프로 감다 - 테이프로 봉하다Turkish: bantlamak - bantla kapatmakUrdu: ٹیپ سے لپیٹنا - ٹیپ لگا کر بند کرناIndonesian: merekat dengan lakban - menutup dengan selotip
Example Sentences
Please tape up the box before you move it.
basic
We need to tape up these old windows to keep the cold out.
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She taped up the ripped paper so it wouldn't fall apart.
basic
Can you tape up the wires so no one trips over them?
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After the movers packed everything, they taped up all the boxes tight.
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He taped up his ankle after he twisted it playing soccer.
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