English · Phrasal verb Attested

sew up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To seal by sewing.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

niêm phong bằng may

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Amongst the Narrinyeri in South Australia men of the Snake clan sometimes catch snakes, pull out their teeth or sew up their mouths, and keep them as pets.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To bring a matter to a full conclusion that deals with all outstanding issues or other concerns.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đưa vấn đề đến kết luận hoàn toàn

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “sew up” mean?

To seal by sewing.

Is “sew up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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