English Dictionary

sew up

動詞

他動詞 比喩的用法

(transitive) To seal by sewing. / (transitive, figuratively) To bring a matter to a full conclusion that deals with all outstanding issues or other concerns.

日本語の意味

（物を）縫い合わせる、縫って閉じる / （比喩的に）事柄や状況を全ての懸案事項を含めて完全に締めくくる、決着をつける

Please sew up the torn seam on the tent before we leave.

出発する前にテントの裂けた縫い目を縫って閉じてください。

意味（1）

(transitive) To seal by sewing.

意味（2）

(transitive, figuratively) To bring a matter to a full conclusion that deals with all outstanding issues or other concerns.

Threatening to veto the Berkshire offer suggests the fund doesn't have the financing sewn up and is stalling for time.

sews up （ present singular third-person ）

sewing up （ participle present ）

sewed up （ past ）

sewn up （ participle past ）