English Reference
Idiom idiom

bale up


To pack or collect into a bale or bundle.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

“The farmers bale up the hay every summer.”

CONTEXTUAL

“After the harvest, the workers use a machine to bale up the straw for storage.”

COMPLEX

“The laborers worked until sunset to bale up the remaining stalks, ensuring the field was clear before the winter storms arrived.”


Last updated August 10, 2026