Hole up
Hole up verb - To remain out of sight.
Usage example: we'll hole up in the cellar and wait out the hurricane
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Synonyms for Hole up
Lie
Lie verb - To remain out of sight.
Usage example: paparazzi were lying in wait outside the restaurant, a well-known celebrity hangout
Nearby Word: lied
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