Question 1

What does "hole up" mean?

Accepted Answer

To hide in a place to avoid danger, unwanted attention, or pursuit

Question 2

How do you use "hole up" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

The suspects holed up in an abandoned warehouse on the edge of town.

Question 3

Is "hole up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"hole up" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Common in American and British informal English. Often used when someone retreats from the world, sometimes due to danger, bad weather, or a desire for privacy. The image is of an animal retreating into its burrow.

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