do up

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Definition
  1. Verb (transitive):
    • To fasten or secure something, typically clothing or an object with closures.
    • To wrap or package something, often in an attractive or decorative way.
    • To renovate, repair, or redecorate something, such as a building or room.
Usage

The verb "do up" is a phrasal verb. It requires a direct object (e.g., "do up a coat," "do up a parcel"). The object can be placed between "do" and "up" or after "up" (e.g., "do the coat up" or "do up the coat").

Examples
  • Fastening:
    • Can you help me do up this zipper? It's stuck.
    • He did up the buttons on his shirt.
  • Wrapping decoratively:
    • She did up the presents with beautiful ribbons and bows.
    • The gift was done up in pretty red paper.
  • Renovating:
    • They bought an old house and are planning to do it up completely.
    • We should do up the living room; it looks very tired.
Advanced Usage
  • "do oneself up": To make oneself look attractive by dressing elegantly and using cosmetics.
    • She did herself up for the job interview.
    • He spent an hour doing himself up for the party.
Variants and Related Words
  • Redo (verb): To do something again or differently, often to improve it. (Related to the renovation meaning).
  • Fasten (verb): To close or attach securely. (A synonym for the primary meaning).
  • Wrap (verb): To cover or enclose something in paper or soft material. (Related to the packaging meaning).
Synonyms
  • Fasten: To close or secure (buttons, zippers).
  • Wrap up: To enclose in wrapping paper.
  • Renovate: To restore to a good state of repair.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Do over: To do something again from the beginning.
    • I made too many mistakes, so I'll have to do the report over.
  • Do with: To be connected with or related to.
    • What does your job have to do with marketing?
Related Idioms
  • Done up like a dog's dinner: (British English, informal) Dressed in a showy or overly elaborate way, often in poor taste.
    • He arrived at the casual barbecue done up like a dog's dinner in a tuxedo.
Verb
  1. use special care in dressing, making-up, etc.
    • She dolled herself up for the night out with her friends
  2. wrap for decorative purposes
    • The gift was done up in pretty red paper

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