1 C1 neutral
To fold or gather something upward and secure it in place using a loop or tie.
"She looped up the long curtains during the day to let more light into the room."
separable
loop up
C1 neutral separable transitive
To fold and secure something (such as a curtain, rope, or hair) upward by forming a loop.
In plain English
You fold something up and hold it in place using a loop.
What does "loop up" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To fold something upward and secure it in a loop shape.
Actually means
You fold something up and hold it in place using a loop.
Usage tip
Used in sewing, sailing, horse-riding, and interior design contexts. Rarely used in everyday conversation. Most common in instructional or descriptive texts.
Words that pair with "loop up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
curtains rope hair skirt cable reins
How to conjugate "loop up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
loop up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
loops up
he/she/it
Past simple
looped up
yesterday
Past participle
looped up
have + pp
-ing form
looping up
continuous
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