verbπShareTo keep in a coop."The farmer cooped the chickens every night to protect them from foxes. "animalagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shut up or confine in a narrow space; to cramp."Example Sentence: "After being sick for a week, I was so tired of being cooped up in my bedroom." "actionsituationspaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo unlawfully confine one or more voters to prevent them from casting their ballots in an election."The corrupt politicians cooped voters in a warehouse to ensure their opponent won the election. "politicsgovernmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(law enforcement) Of a police officer: to sleep or relax while on duty.""The sergeant warned the rookie officer not to get cooped up in the patrol car during the night shift, but to stay alert and visible." "policejobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make or repair barrels, casks and other wooden vessels; to work upon in the manner of a cooper."Old Mr. Abernathy still cooped the oak barrels for the local winery, ensuring they were watertight before filling. "materialworkindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
