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to do up
[phrase form: do]
01
abotoar, fechar
to fasten, button, zip, or otherwise secure something, often related to clothing or accessories
Transitive: to do up a button or similar fastening
Exemplos
The actor quickly needed to do up the cufflinks on his shirt before going on stage.
O ator rapidamente precisou abotoar os colarinhos de sua camisa antes de subir ao palco.
02
arrumar-se, enfeitar-se
to make oneself look neat or stylish, especially by dressing up or putting on makeup
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to do up oneself
Exemplos
The event called for a more formal look, so everyone took the opportunity to do themselves up in classy outfits.
O evento pedia um visual mais formal, então todos aproveitaram a oportunidade para se arrumar em trajes elegantes.
03
reformar, renovar
to improve the appearance of a building by repairing or decorating it
DialectBritish
BritishTransitive: to do up a building
Exemplos
The real estate agent recommended doing up the property before listing it to increase its market value.
O agente imobiliário recomendou reformar a propriedade antes de listá-la para aumentar seu valor de mercado.
04
preparar, temperar
to prepare food
Transitive: to do up food
Exemplos
The friends gathered in the kitchen to do up a delicious meal together for the dinner party.
Os amigos se reuniram na cozinha para preparar uma refeição deliciosa juntos para o jantar.
05
arrumar, limpar a fundo
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
Exemplos
When welcoming a new tenant, the landlord arranged to do up the rental property to make it move-in ready.
Ao receber um novo inquilino, o proprietário combinou de reformar o imóvel alugado para deixá-lo pronto para morar.
06
embrulhar, amarrar
to wrap something into a compact form
Exemplos
She did up the box with a ribbon before sending it out.
Ela embrulhou a caixa com uma fita antes de enviá-la.
