pen up

• Partikelverb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, jemanden oder etwas auf einem begrenzten Bereich einzusperren oder festzuhalten; häufig im Zusammenhang mit Tieren oder Gefangenen verwendet.

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.

unzählbar · transitiv · Phrasal, trennbar

1. formal

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

   Einsperren

   • 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.

   Synonymebox incageconfinecoop upcorralenclosefence inimmureimpoundimprisoninternlock upshut in

   Antonymefreeliberaterelease

2. Suppress or Restraininformal

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

   Unterdrücken oder Zurückhalten

   • 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.

   Synonymebottle upcontaincurbhold backinhibitrepressrestrainsmotherstiflesuppress

   Antonymeexpressfreereleaseunleashvent

Grundverbpen