English verb: dummy up | |||
1. | dummy up (creation) make a dummy of | ||
Samples | Dummy up the books that are to be published. | ||
Synonyms | dummy | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | create, make, produce | ||
2. | dummy up (communication) refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent | ||
Samples | The children shut up when their father approached. | ||
Synonyms | be quiet, belt up, button up, clam up, close up, keep mum, shut up | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Antonyms | open up | ||