Zoeken
to do up
[phrase form: do]
01
sluiten, vastmaken
to fasten, button, zip, or otherwise secure something, often related to clothing or accessories
Transitive: to do up a button or similar fastening
02
zich aankleden, zich opmaken
to make oneself look neat or stylish, especially by dressing up or putting on makeup
Transitive: to do up oneself
03
renoveren, opknappen
to improve the appearance of a building by repairing or decorating it
Transitive: to do up a building
04
voorbereiden, koken
to prepare food
Transitive: to do up food
05
opruimen, schoonmaken
to clean a room or a house thoroughly, often in preparation for a special occasion or a new occupant
Transitive: to do up a room or a house
06
opbinden, samenvouwen
to wrap something into a compact form
do up
v
Voorbeeld
The actor quickly needed to do up the cufflinks on his shirt before going on stage.
The child struggled to do up the laces on their shoes, prompting a parent to assist.
As the weather turned colder, it was time to do up the top button on the coat for added warmth.
Before heading out, he made sure to do up the buttons on his coat to stay warm.
She did up her hair in a ponytail.
