Question 1

What does "pen up" mean?

Accepted Answer

To confine an animal in a pen or small enclosed space.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The farmer penned up the sheep before the storm arrived.

Question 3

Is "pen up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"pen up" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Most commonly used in a literal sense for animals kept in enclosures (pens, cages). When used for people, it carries a sense of unfair or uncomfortable confinement. The emotional sense (suppressing feelings) is less common and is more often expressed by 'bottle up'.

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