Fetch up — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb

Meaning & Definition of Fetch up

Fetch up (verb)

  1. to bring up or out, produce
  2. to make up (something, such as lost time)
  3. to bring to a stop

Fetch up (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to bring (something) to a standstill

    "the driver fetched up the horse-drawn carriage in front of the church"

    similar: arrest, bring up, catch, check, draw up, halt, hold up, pull up, stall, stay, still, stop
    related: baffle, balk, block, blockade, bottleneck, clog, dam, detain, hinder, hold, hold back, impede, obstruct, snag, stem, conclude, cut off, end, terminate, call, discontinue, suspend, choke off, rein (in), repress, squash, squelch, stanch, stunt, suppress, turn back
    near: carry on, continue, follow through (with), keep (on), keep up, persist, run on, advance, fare, go along, march, move, proceed, progress, wend, actuate, budge, drive, goad, impel, propel, push, spur, stir

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Fetch up

The most common words with a similar meaning to Fetch up:

arrest, bring up, catch, check, draw up, halt, hold up, pull up, stall, stay, still, stop

Related Words for Fetch up

baffle, balk, block, blockade, bottleneck, clog, dam, detain, hinder, hold, hold back, impede, obstruct, snag, stem, conclude, cut off, end, terminate, call, discontinue, suspend, choke off, rein (in), repress, squash, squelch, stanch, stunt, suppress

Near Antonyms of Fetch up

carry on, continue, follow through (with), keep (on), keep up, persist, run on, advance, fare, go along, march, move, proceed, progress, wend, actuate, budge, drive, goad, impel, propel, push, spur, stir

Word Forms of Fetch up

Inflections: fetched up, fetching up, fetches up

Origin & Etymology of Fetch up

First known use: 1599t

Frequently Asked Questions about Fetch up

What does "Fetch up" mean?

"Fetch up" means to bring up or out, produce. As a verb, it is defined as: to bring up or out, produce.

What is another word for "Fetch up"?

Other words for "Fetch up" include arrest, bring up, catch, check, draw up, halt, hold up and pull up. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Fetch up" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Fetch up"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Fetch up". Common alternatives include arrest, bring up, catch, check, draw up, halt, hold up, pull up, stall and stay.

How do you use "Fetch up" in a sentence?

Examples of "Fetch up" in a sentence: "the driver fetched up the horse-drawn carriage in front of the church".

Is "Fetch up" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Fetch up" is a verb.

What is the origin of the word "Fetch up"?

First known use: 1599t.

What is another word for "Fetch up" meaning "to bring (something) to a standstill"?

When "Fetch up" (verb) means to bring (something) to a standstill, synonyms include arrest, bring up, catch, check, draw up and halt.

What words are related to "Fetch up"?

Words related to "Fetch up" include baffle, balk, block, blockade, bottleneck, clog, dam and detain.