covers, covered, covering
to cover up
phrasal verb
To hide or conceal something, often to prevent discovery
- 1They tried to cover up the mistake.
- 2He covered up the truth to protect his friend.
To cover up means to hide something so that no one can find out about it. It's like putting a blanket over something you don't want others to see. People cover up things to keep them secret or to avoid getting in trouble.
Remember, covering up is not always a good solution. It's important to address the issue honestly and responsibly, rather than trying to hide it. Being truthful is always the best policy.
in a storage facility
The Missing Box
Joseph
Hey Charles, did you notice that one of the boxes is missing from the stack?
Charles
Yeah, I saw it earlier. I think someone tried to cover up the missing box by rearranging the others.
Joseph
We should report this before it becomes a bigger issue.
Charles
Agreed, let's talk to the supervisor right away.
at a sports event
The Mysterious Incident
Jason
Did you hear about the missing trophy from last night's game?
Lisa
Yeah, I heard someone tried to cover up the whole thing.
Jason
I can't believe they thought no one would notice.
Lisa
I know, it's all over the news now.
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Similar to "to cover up":
- 1conceal
- 2hide