hoch|klappen
Translation
to fold up, to flip up
Examples
Er klappt den Kragen hoch.
He turns up his collar.
Der Tisch wurde hochgeklappt.
The table was folded up.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) hochklappen to fold sth. up He folds up the table.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aufstellen, zusammenklappen; Antonyms: herunterklappen
Etymology
From 'hoch' (up) and 'klappen' (to fold, clap). It literally means 'to fold up'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'clapping' a seat 'up' high to fold it away.