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Definition do up in British English

do up phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to fasten something

Example

Do up your shoelaces.

Example

You don't need to do up the top button.

Synonyms and related words
tie up buckle do up
1.1

if clothes do up in a particular way, they fasten in that way

Example

The dress does up at the back.

Synonyms and related words
belt button do up
2

to repair, paint, and improve an old building, car, boat etc

Example

It's a lovely cottage, but it needs doing up a bit.

Example

We spent our weekends doing up a 1934 Rolls Royce.

Synonyms and related words
darn do up fix paint decorate paper
3

to wrap something in paper or cloth in an attractive way

Example

He held a small parcel done up in coloured paper and ribbon.

Synonyms and related words
decorate adorn enhance
4

to tie or arrange your hair in a particular way

Example

Her shiny dark hair was done up in a ponytail.

Synonyms and related words
backcomb barbershop blow-dry
5

to dress someone in special clothes or put make-up on them

Example

She had spent hours doing herself up for the party.

Example

Angie was done up in a silky black dress and fishnet stockings.

Synonyms and related words
put on wear get dressed
Definition do up in British English