sew up

verb

1. to fasten or mend completely by sewing

2. to acquire sole use or control of

3. informal,  to complete or negotiate successfully

   to sew up a deal

Idioms and Phrases

Complete successfully, as in Our team has sewn up the championship . [ Colloquial ; c. 1900]

Gain complete control of, monopolize, as in Our restaurant hopes to sew up the town's takeout business . [ Colloquial ; first half of 1900s]

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