tape up
B1 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
To wrap something with tape or stick tape on it to hold it together or close it.
Literal meaning: To apply tape all the way around or over something, securing it.
Meanings
1 A2 neutral
To seal or close something securely using adhesive tape.
"She taped up the cardboard boxes before the removal men arrived."
Grammar: separable
2 B1 neutral
To bind or support a body part with tape, especially in sport or medicine.
"The physio taped up the player's ankle before the match to give it extra support."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Widely used in everyday and sports contexts. A physio or sports trainer 'tapes up' an athlete's ankle to prevent injury. In moving contexts, people 'tape up' boxes. Can also be used for medical dressings.
Commonly used with
ankle knee box package wound wrist cable
Forms
Base
tape up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
tapes up
he/she/it
Past simple
taped up
yesterday
Past participle
taped up
have + pp
-ing form
taping up
continuous
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