Definitions

1. verb

to lift the pen from the paper or a writing surface, typically to allow the ink to flow freely or to change writing position.

“She had to pen up her pen to let the ink flow more smoothly.”

2. verb

to stop writing temporarily or to pause in writing.

“He had to pen up his thoughts before continuing the story.”

3. noun

the act of stopping writing or pausing in writing.

“The penup was necessary to let the ink settle.”