Phrase guide

board up

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To block doors or windows with boards, either to prevent access or as protection from storms, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

cover with wooden boards

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • board up windows before the hurricane

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: cover

History

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: dichttimmeren — to block doors or windows with boards
  • French: barricader — to block doors or windows with boards
  • French: condamner — to block doors or windows with boards
  • German: mit Brettern verrammeln — to block doors or windows with boards
  • German: mit Brettern vernageln — to block doors or windows with boards
  • Polish: zabijać — to block doors or windows with boards
  • Polish: zabić — to block doors or windows with boards
  • Portuguese: entaipar — to block doors or windows with boards