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Physical RepairPlay
Used when fixing something by filling or covering holes and gaps. SlideI stopped up the cracks in the wall before painting.
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Temporary SolutionPlay
Often implies a makeshift or temporary fix, not a permanent one. SlideTo get through the night, we stopped up the broken window with cardboard.
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Prevent DamagePlay
Highlights stopping something from getting worse. SlideHe stopped up the leaking pipe to prevent water damage.