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brick up

 

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Verb brick up has 1 sense
  1. brick in, brick up, brick over - wall up with brick
    --1 is one way to wall in, wall up
    Sample sentences:
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Term: Brick Up

Definition:

Brick up can be used as a phrasal verb with multiple meanings.

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Verb (transitive)

Definition: To seal or close an opening or entrance using bricks.

Example Sentence: They decided to brick up the old fireplace to create more wall space.

Related Products: Bricks, Mortar

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Verb (transitive)

Definition: To block or obstruct someone's progress or advancement.

Example Sentence: His fear of failure bricked him up from pursuing his dreams.

Related Products: Self-help books, Motivational speakers

Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Verb (transitive)

Definition: In theatre, to improvise or adlib lines when an actor forgets their script.

Example Sentence: He had a momentary lapse of memory on stage, but his fellow actor managed to brick him up smoothly.

Related Products: Improv books, Theatre scripts

Sense 4:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Used to describe something that is widely accepted or popular.

Example Sentence: The new movie quickly became a brick up hit among audiences of all ages.

Related Products: Movies, Entertainment

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