pen up

• Verbo frasal usado para indicar a ação de restringir ou confinar alguém ou algo dentro de um espaço limitado, frequentemente no contexto de animais ou prisioneiros.

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.

incontável · transitivo · phrasal, separável

1. formal

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

   Prender em cercado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbox incageconfinecoop upcorralenclosefence inimmureimpoundimprisoninternlock upshut in

   Antônimosfreeliberaterelease

2. Suppress or Restraininformal

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

   Conter ou reprimir

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbottle upcontaincurbhold backinhibitrepressrestrainsmotherstiflesuppress

   Antônimosexpressfreereleaseunleashvent

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