pen up

• فعل مركب يعني حصر شخص أو حيوان أو شيء داخل مساحة محدودة أو سياج، ويُستعمل كثيراً في سياق الحيوانات أو السجناء.

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of confining or enclosing someone or something within a restricted area, often used in the context of animals or prisoners.

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1. formal

   To confine or enclose an animal or person within a small space or pen.

   حَبْس أو تَقْييد

   • The farmer penned up the sheep for the night.
   • They penned up the cattle before the storm arrived.
   • The dog was penned up in the backyard while the family was away.

   المرادفاتbox incageconfinecoop upcorralenclosefence inimmureimpoundimprisoninternlock upshut in

   الأضدادfreeliberaterelease

2. Suppress or Restraininformal

   To hold back or suppress emotions, thoughts, or actions.

   الكبت أو الكبح

   • He penned up his anger during the argument.
   • She penned up her excitement until the surprise was revealed.
   • They penned up their frustration and waited patiently.

   المرادفاتbottle upcontaincurbhold backinhibitrepressrestrainsmotherstiflesuppress

   الأضدادexpressfreereleaseunleashvent

الفعل الأساسيpen