tape up

Bind with strips

To tape up is to wrap something with tape, typically for protection, repair, or support.

Athletes tape up injured joints before competition: She taped up her ankle before the game.

You might tape up a broken window temporarily or tape up a box for shipping.

The phrase emphasizes thoroughness—securing something completely rather than a quick fix.

Related
  • sealAuthentication stamp or mark
  • moving dayScheduled residence transfer
  • fastenFix securely in position
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  • splintDevice immobilizing injured limbs

secure · bandage · adhesive strips · sprained ankle · broken finger · sports medicine · wrap · brace · immobilize · first aid · press · bundle · stick · injury prevention · adhere · mend · hold together · wrists

Opposites
repair/binding action

tape uptear apart

Forcefully separate into pieces

tear · shred · rip · destroy · break

securing/wrapping

tape upunwrap

Remove outer covering

open up · untape · unseal · unpack · unbind

Family

up, tape, taper, taped, tapes, taping, tapered, tapering, tapeless

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G