Definition of sew verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

sew

verb

səʊ

soʊ

sewed, sewn

səʊn

soʊn

or sewed

1 [intransitive, transitive] to use a needle and thread to make stitches in clothMy mother taught me how to sew.to sew by hand/machinesew something to sew a seam

2 [transitive] to make, repair or attach something using a needle and threadsew something She sews all her own clothes.sew something on Can you sew a button on for me?Surgeons were able to sew the finger back on.

Phrasal verbs

sew something up

1 to join or repair something by sewingto sew up a seam2 [often passive] (informal) to arrange something in an acceptable wayIt didn't take me long to sew up the deal.They think they have the election sewn up (= they think they are definitely going to win).