bundle up

bundle up

A noun or pronoun can be used between "bundle" and "up."

1. To dress oneself or another (typically a child) into heavy winter clothing or outerwear. It's freezing out, so bundle Janie up in her parka, scarf, and boots—and don't forget her hat and gloves! I bundled up in many layers before I went out to shovel the snow. This is the problem with winter—you have to bundle the kids up in lots of clothing, and then they complain about being hot the minute they get inside anywhere.

2. To wrap something up tightly before moving or sending it to another person or place. Don't worry, I bundled up the picture frames before packing them in the box. Even if you bundled the vase up in bubble wrap, I wonder if it would reach its destination in one piece. We're not looking for seven years bad luck, so we bundled up the mirror before attempting to move it.

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bundle (oneself) up (against something)

to wrap oneself up in protective clothing or bedding as protection against the cold. Please bundle yourself up against the frigid wind. Bundle up before you go outside.

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bundle someone up (in something)

to wrap someone up in protective clothing or bedding. Bill bundled Billy up in his parka. Bill bundled up Mary in her parka.

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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

bundle up

v.

1. To gather or tie something together in a tight package: He bundled up his belongings and left for college. She bundled her manuscript up and sent it to the publisher.

2. To wrap someone snugly in warm clothes or blankets: She bundled up the baby and laid him in the crib. He bundled the kids up and sent them out to play in the snow.

3. To dress snugly in warm clothes or blankets: I bundled up and went outside.

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.