do up
verb
did up; done up; doing up; does up
1
: fasten
do up the buttons of a shirt
… an elderly lady with her jacket done up tightly against the wind …—
Sue Lloyd-Roberts
Sue Lloyd-Roberts2
3
: to prepare (something) for wear or use (as by cleaning or repairing)
"… I'll make the pies and lady fingers tomorrow and do up my white muslin dress. …"—Lucy Maud Montgomery
Lucy Maud Montgomery4
a
: to wrap (something) up
do up a package
b
: to prepare and preserve (something) for later use : can entry 2, put up
I did up a bushel of tomatoes.
Synonyms
Examples of do up in a Sentence
the whole house had been done up for Halloween
on Wild West Day some of the women came to the office done up as showgirls, while the men were mostly outlaws
Recent Examples on the Web
Dramatically done up in monochromatic tones of mint green, dusty rose, and powder blue, the 124 guest rooms and suites marry the regal feeling of French castles with contemporary conveniences such as towel warmers, technology panels to customize lighting and temperature, and smart toilets.
—Katie Chang, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The 106 guest rooms and suites are tastefully done up in crisp blue and white, puffy beds in Frette linens, and marble bathrooms with Diptyque toiletries.
—Katie Chang, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
Getting done up is standard at a boudoir shoot because feeling your hottest translates into better photos, and the same applies at home—yes, even if your face and hair won’t be included in all or most of your pics.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 11 Oct. 2024
The Ultimate Design logo is done up in gold to match the metal components, and the device’s layered steel construction can be seen along the case edges and the camera surround.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2024
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Katie Chang, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The 106 guest rooms and suites are tastefully done up in crisp blue and white, puffy beds in Frette linens, and marble bathrooms with Diptyque toiletries.
—Katie Chang, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
Getting done up is standard at a boudoir shoot because feeling your hottest translates into better photos, and the same applies at home—yes, even if your face and hair won’t be included in all or most of your pics.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 11 Oct. 2024
The Ultimate Design logo is done up in gold to match the metal components, and the device’s layered steel construction can be seen along the case edges and the camera surround.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Do up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do%20up. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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