dam up
phrasal verbPart ofdam
dam up — phrasal verb
1. to block the flow of water by building a dam, or to stop the expression of feeli
1.phrasal verb
Definition
to block the flow of water by building a dam, or to stop the expression of feelings or information as if holding them behind a barrier
Example
Beavers can dam up a whole stream in just a few nights.
Isabela dammed up her anger until she could not hold it any longer.