brick in
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brick in(
brihk
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)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (general)
a. tapiar
We're going to brick in the courtyard so the dogs won't get out.Vamos a tapiar el patio para que los perros no se escapen.
b. tabicar
They had to brick in the spaces under the arches to make the building more secure against tornadoes.Tuvieron que tabicar los espacios bajo los arcos para asegurar el edificio contra tornados.
c. tapar con ladrillos
In Britain during the 18th century, many homeowners bricked in their windows to avoid the window tax.En Bretaña durante el siglo XVIII, muchos propietarios taparon las ventanas con ladrillos para evitar el impuesto sobre las ventanas.
d. tapar con tabiques (Mexico)
Regionalism used in Mexico
The garden looks more orderly now that it has been bricked in.El jardín se ve más ordenado ya que se ha tapado con tabiques.
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