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Definitions from WordNet

Verb pen up has 1 sense
  1. pen up, fold - confine in a fold, like sheep
    --1 is one way to restrain, confine, hold
    Sample sentence:
    They want to pen up the prisoners

Definitions from the Web

Term: Pen Up

Description:

Pen Up is a phrasal verb that can be used in different senses and contexts. It can refer to physically enclosing or confining something or someone, as well as conveying the idea of repressing or suppressing emotions and feelings. Additionally, Pen Up can have a specific meaning concerning the control of a pen or stylus in digital devices. Explore the various definitions and usages below.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Confinement or Enclosure

  1. Transitive Verb (Physical Confinement)
  2. Definition: To confine or enclose something or someone within a pen or a defined area.

    Example Sentence: When the new chickens arrived, we had to pen them up until they were familiar with their surroundings.

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  3. Transitive Verb (Emotional Repression)
  4. Definition: To suppress or repress emotions or feelings, not letting them express freely.

    Example Sentence: She had to constantly pen up her anger towards her boss to maintain a professional demeanor.

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Sense 2: Digital Device Control

  • Transitive Verb (Digital Devices)
  • Definition: To control or regulate the movement of a pen or stylus on a digital device, such as a tablet or touchscreen.

    Example Sentence: The app allows you to pen up precise drawings by adjusting the pressure sensitivity of your stylus.

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    Note: The senses listed above are not exhaustive, and other interpretations of the term may exist.

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