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 so as to preserve 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
Spacious rooms are done up in local textiles and tilework.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2024
Its interior is done up in British Racing Green, which is a nod to the automaker’s rich racing heritage.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2024
Soaring columns, ostrich feather arrangements, sumptuous food, an eight-piece ensemble, all done up in purple and orange and gold and lavish excess.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 13 June 2024
This year’s version is done up in blue plaid slacks, a blue Masters sweater, striped tie and white Masters bucket hat.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2024
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Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2024
Its interior is done up in British Racing Green, which is a nod to the automaker’s rich racing heritage.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2024
Soaring columns, ostrich feather arrangements, sumptuous food, an eight-piece ensemble, all done up in purple and orange and gold and lavish excess.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 13 June 2024
This year’s version is done up in blue plaid slacks, a blue Masters sweater, striped tie and white Masters bucket hat.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Do up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do%20up. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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