请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 sew something up
释义
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
to fasten or mend completely by sewing
Next day, she decided to sew up the rip.
Synonyms
mend
They took a long time to mend the roof.
repair
He has repaired the roof.
patch up
darn
His aunt darned his old socks.
stitch up
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
to complete or negotiate successfully
Why hadn't Shearson tried to sew up the deal before its public disclosure?
Synonyms
secure
With a discreet click he secured the lock.
confirm
He has confirmed his position as the world's number one snooker player.
assure
Last night's victory has assured their promotion.
decide
The goal that decided the match came just before half-time.
determine
I determined that I would ask him outright.
settle
Right, that's settled then.
conclude
We concluded that he was telling the truth.
seal
The group has sealed a deal to sell its products in China.
clinch
We are about to clinch a deal with an American manufacturer.
See sew

Additional synonyms

in the sense of assure
Definition
to make (something) certain
Last night's victory has assured their promotion.
Synonyms
make certain,
ensure,
confirm,
guarantee,
secure,
make sure,
complete,
seal,
clinch
in the sense of clinch
Definition
to settle (an argument or agreement) decisively
We are about to clinch a deal with an American manufacturer.
Synonyms
secure,
close,
confirm,
conclude,
seal,
verify,
sew up (informal),
close out,
set the seal on
in the sense of conclude
Definition
to decide by reasoning
We concluded that he was telling the truth.
Synonyms
decide,
judge,
establish,
suppose,
determine,
assume,
gather,
reckon (informal),
work out,
infer,
deduce,
surmise

Nearby words of
sew something up

  • severely
  • severity
  • sew
  • sew something up
  • sewage
  • sewing
  • sex

Synonyms of 'sew something up'

sew something up

Additional synonyms

in the sense of confirm
Definition
to strengthen
He has confirmed his position as the world's number one snooker player.
Synonyms
strengthen,
establish,
settle,
fix,
secure,
assure,
reinforce,
clinch,
verify,
fortify
in the sense of darn
Definition
to mend a hole in (a knitted garment) with a series of interwoven stitches
His aunt darned his old socks.
Synonyms
mend,
repair,
patch,
stitch,
sew up,
cobble up
in the sense of decide
Definition
to influence the outcome of (a contest) decisively
The goal that decided the match came just before half-time.
Synonyms
settle,
determine,
conclude,
resolve
in the sense of determine
Definition
to make a decision
I determined that I would ask him outright.
Synonyms
decide,
purpose,
conclude,
resolve,
make a decision,
make up your mind,
come to a decision
in the sense of repair
Definition
to restore (something damaged or broken) to good condition or working order
He has repaired the roof.
Synonyms
mend,
fix,
recover,
restore,
heal,
renew,
patch,
make good,
renovate,
patch up,
put back together,
restore to working order
in the sense of seal
Definition
to finalize or authorize
The group has sealed a deal to sell its products in China.
Synonyms
settle,
close,
clinch,
conclude,
wind up,
consummate,
sew up,
finalize,
shake hands on (informal)
in the sense of settle
Definition
an act of settling
Right, that's settled then.
Synonyms
establish,
determine,
confirm,
fix,
appoint,
arrange,
agree
随便看

 

英语词典包含298861条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/12/22 10:30:47