bundle up
A2 informal separable both
In simple words
To put on lots of warm clothes so you don't get cold.
Literal meaning: To wrap something upward into a tight bundle.
Meanings
1 A2 informal
To put on many warm layers of clothing to protect against cold weather.
"Make sure you bundle up before going outside — it's freezing today."
Grammar: inseparable
2 A2 informal
To wrap someone else (especially a child) in warm clothing or blankets.
"She bundled the baby up in a thick fleece before stepping out into the snow."
Grammar: separable
3 B1 neutral
To gather and tie things together into a compact package.
"He bundled up the old letters with a rubber band and stored them in a box."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Very common in everyday spoken English, especially in cold climates. Often used as a caring instruction: 'Bundle up!' Also used literally to wrap objects tightly.
Commonly used with
coat scarf children baby warm clothes layers
Forms
Base
bundle up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
bundles up
he/she/it
Past simple
bundled up
yesterday
Past participle
bundled up
have + pp
-ing form
bundling up
continuous
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