Clam up meaning and example sentences
Learning Clam up in context helps you remember meaning, use natural sentence patterns, and improve academic English performance. On this page, you will find a clear definition, practical examples, synonyms, and related words so you can build stronger vocabulary connections for exams and daily communication.
Definition
Clam up: Susmak, konuşmayı bırakmak
Example sentences
- The witness began to clam up as soon as the defense attorney started the aggressive cross-examination.
- The witness began to clam up as soon as the defense attorney started the aggressive cross-examination. (Savunma avukatı sert çapraz sorguya başlar başlamaz tanık susmaya (konuşmayı bırakmaya) başladı.)
- In an exam setting, you can paraphrase ideas by replacing simpler words with Clam up when the meaning is "Susmak, konuşmayı bırakmak".
Synonyms
Related words
Practice section
Reinforce Clam up with active recall: review it in flashcards, then test yourself in timed vocabulary modes.