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DUMMY UP

(verb)

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There are 2 meanings of the phrase Dummy Up.

Dummy Up - as a verb

Make a dummy of

Example: "Dummy up the books that are to be published"

Refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent

Example: "The children shut up when their father approached"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
be quietbelt upbutton upclam upkeep mumshut up

Example Sentences

"The lawyer told his client to dummy up and not answer any questions."
"She decided to dummy up and not reveal her source."
"The politician tried to dummy up about his involvement in the scandal."
"The patient decided to dummy up about their medical history."
"They were instructed to dummy up and not disclose any sensitive details."
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