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Definition scrub up in American English

scrub up phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

if a doctor or nurse scrubs up, they wash their hands and arms thoroughly before doing a medical operation

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2

if someone scrubs up well, they look good when they have made an effort when getting ready to go out

Example

He scrubs up well, don't you think?

Definition scrub up in American English