tuck up

phrasal verb

tucked up; tucking up; tucks up
chiefly British
: to make (someone, such as a child) secure in bed by tucking the edges of sheets, blankets, etc. under the mattress

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In the snap, the little one — who was born via gestational surrogate, on Sept. 14 — slept in a baby nest on a couch wearing a cute white onesie while tucked up with a matching white blanket. Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024 The multipurpose room tucked up into the eaves on the top floor. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2024 In the photo, Maher is barring her abs while rocking the casual ensemble with her shirt tucked up, once again, to reveal the bottom half of her sports bra. Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2024 The table and benches slide together to tuck up and out of the way when you’re done using it. Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2024 Despite several notable midcentury homes in Los Angeles having been razed in recent months, this meticulously restored residence tucked up into Benedict Canyon still stands. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 7 May 2024 Also on this floor, the primary is decked out with another inglenook fireplace, a dressing area, and a huge bathroom with a marble walk-in shower, while two additional bedrooms and baths, plus a third room that could be configured as an office or bedroom, are tucked up on the third floor. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024 Among the children was Gazal Bakr, a four-year-old wearing a miniature maroon Adidas tracksuit, its left pant leg tucked up into the elastic waistband. Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2024 John Timmer When not in use, the kickstand tucks up out of the way against the frame. John Timmer, Ars Technica, 20 May 2023

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“Tuck up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tuck%20up. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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