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cover up

/ˈkʌvər ʌp/ /ˈkʌvə ʌp/
phrasal verb Social Formal
  1. 1 örtbas etmek, gizlemek
  2. 2 üstünü örtmek, (lekeyi, yarayı) kapatmak

Definition (English)

  1. To hide a mistake or illegal activity so that people do not find out about it.
  2. To put something over something else so that it is hidden, protected or warm.

Example Sentences

  1. The company tried to cover up its mistakes, but the truth came out.
    Şirket hatalarını örtbas etmeye çalıştı ama gerçek ortaya çıktı.
  2. They covered up the truth for years.
    Gerçeği yıllarca örtbas ettiler.
  3. He covered up the old stain with a fresh coat of paint.
    Eski lekeyi yeni bir kat boyayla kapattı.
  4. Cover up well, because it is very cold outside today.
    Sıkı giyin, çünkü bugün dışarısı çok soğuk.

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