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curl [sense 7], curl [sense 8], See full dictionary entry for curl

curl up in British English

verb (adverb)
1. (intransitive)
to adopt a reclining position with the legs close to the body and the back rounded
2. 
to become or cause to become spiral-shaped or curved
3. (intransitive)
to retire to a quiet cosy setting
to curl up with a good novel
4.  British informal
to be or cause to be embarrassed or disgusted (esp in the phrase curl up and die)

curl up in American English

1. 
to gather into spirals or curls; roll up
2. 
to sit or lie with the legs drawn up
3.  Informal
to collapse; break down
See full dictionary entry for curl

Examples of 'curl up' in a sentence
curl up

When she curls up beside him he strokes her gently like a cat.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
They recently enjoyed a romantic dinner and then curled up in bed together.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
It took her about three minutes to get comfortable and curl up in front of the fireplace.
The Sun (2013)
He was unresponsive and curled up in the foetal position.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He is not a man to curl up for half a day in front of a fire with a book.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
We curled up together for warmth.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
A hedgehog so fat it was unable to curl up for protection has been put on a diet.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)

Chinese translation of 'curl up'

curl up

vi

  1. [person, animal] 蜷作一团(團) (quánzuò yī tuán)
See curl

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curl up

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