Coop Up (Verb)
Meaning
Confine in or as if in a coop; "she coops herself up in the library all day".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The reclusive author coops herself up in her apartment for weeks, working tirelessly on her debut novel.
- After a breakup, she coops herself up in her room, refusing to socialize or engage in her usual activities.
- To avoid the crowds and noise, he coops himself up in his small office, working quietly on the report.
- The children coop the puppy up in the playpen, trying to keep it from getting into mischief.
- During a pandemic, she coops herself up in her home, adhering to strict quarantine guidelines to stay safe.