Cover up

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌvərˌʌp/

Cover up (verb)

  1. To hide something so people cannot see it or notice it.
  2. To prevent people from finding out about an action that is wrong or illegal.
  3. To reduce the effect of something by placing something over it or around it.

Examples

  • She covered up the broken glass with a cloth.
  • They covered up the stain before anyone noticed.