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to do up
[phrase form: do]
01
to fasten, button, zip, or otherwise secure something, often related to clothing or accessories
Transitive: to do up a button or similar fastening
02
to make oneself look neat or stylish, especially by dressing up or putting on makeup
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BritishTransitive: to do up oneself
03
to improve the appearance of a building by repairing or decorating it
DialectBritish
BritishTransitive: to do up a building
04
to prepare food
Transitive: to do up food
05
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
to wrap something into a compact form
