Do up

verb

Definitions

1.verbTo fasten (a piece of clothing, etc.); to tighten (a nut etc.)

"Help me do up this zipper."

2.verbTo redecorate (a room, etc.); to make improvements to a home or domestic property.

"I'm going to do up the living room next."

3.verbTo execute a task or performance.

"This time I'm going to do it up right."

4.verbTo pack together and envelop; to pack up.

"I did up the parcel with string and took it to the post office."

5.verbTo accomplish thoroughly.

6.verbTo starch and iron.

7.verbTo beat up; to physically assault.

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