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to wash up
[phrase form: wash]
01
to clean one's hands, face, or body, typically using water and soap
Intransitive
Example
We should wash up before sitting down for dinner.
The mechanic needed to wash up after fixing the car engine.
02
to clean plates, cups, bowls, or other kitchen items after eating
Transitive: to wash up kitchenware
Intransitive
Example
In some cultures, it 's customary for the entire family to wash up together.
After the picnic, everyone helped in washing up the picnicware.
03
to be carried to a destination by the force of water
Example
During the high tide, remnants of a sunken boat washed up on the beach.
Following the storm, a large amount of plastic washed up on the shore.
04
to become very tired
Transitive: to wash up sb
Example
The continuous studying washed her up before the exam.
The constant travel for work can wash up employees over time.
05
(of water or a current) to move things to a specific location
Example
Heavy rains can wash up pollutants onto the shores of the lake.
The river overflowed, causing various items to wash up on the banks.
06
to appear or come to a location or situation unexpectedly
Example
The adventurous explorers washed up in an undiscovered cave.
The traveler washed up in an unfamiliar town after taking the wrong train.
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