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pull up stumps en · VERB · etymology 1

Pronunciation

• (Australia) audio

Etymology

From the game of cricket, where a day's play is terminated by the umpire pulling up the stumps.

Meanings

1. (figuratively) To cease doing something, at least for the day.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
pulled up stumps	Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
pulled up stumps	Tense=Past		lexicographic
pulling up stumps	Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
pulls up stumps	Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres		lexicographic

Relateds

draw stumps

pull up stumps en · VERB · etymology 2

Pronunciation

• (Australia) audio

Etymology

To cut off one's roots; or to pull up your house, (figurative) stumps & all.

Meanings

1. (US, figuratively) To relocate, emigrate, move one's home to some other place.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
pulled up stumps	Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
pulled up stumps	Tense=Past		lexicographic
pulling up stumps	Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
pulls up stumps	Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres		lexicographic

Synonyms

pull up stakes · up sticks