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
Because of this, each of the trucks accompanying the group’s caravan will be done up in a special livery inspired by the artwork for its most recent album, 72 Seasons.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2024
Even moving All-Star Weekend to a different week to avoid the boat show conflict, which the NBA has been reluctant to do up to this point, wouldn’t eliminate all the logistical challenges.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2024
The 533 rooms, on the other hand, are rather serene, done up in a neutral palette that allows the views from the floor-to-ceiling windows to shine.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024
Think of it this way: When a Californian shows up at a vote center and casts a ballot in person, as was once commonplace, all the verification is done up front at the vote center.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2024
There are some traces of black and red—like on the dashboard, gear shifter, and seat belt buckle—but the vehicle’s leather seats and upholstery are all done up in the lighter shade.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024
Atmosphere is a plus in this massive mansion, done up in green marble and backlit mirrors.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2024
And since best often meant biggest, the result was the invention, some decades ago now, of the super-chalet—an Alpine escape with all the gusto of an oil tycoon’s Dallas manor but done up in knotty pine.
—Tom Weijand, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2024
This year, Married to the Mob has returned to the zeitgeist — as did The Sopranos and Goodfellas — when TikTok users started sharing videos of themselves done up in the mob wife aesthetic, which includes fur coats, animal prints and gaudy jewelry.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Feb. 2024
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2024
Even moving All-Star Weekend to a different week to avoid the boat show conflict, which the NBA has been reluctant to do up to this point, wouldn’t eliminate all the logistical challenges.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2024
The 533 rooms, on the other hand, are rather serene, done up in a neutral palette that allows the views from the floor-to-ceiling windows to shine.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024
Think of it this way: When a Californian shows up at a vote center and casts a ballot in person, as was once commonplace, all the verification is done up front at the vote center.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2024
There are some traces of black and red—like on the dashboard, gear shifter, and seat belt buckle—but the vehicle’s leather seats and upholstery are all done up in the lighter shade.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024
Atmosphere is a plus in this massive mansion, done up in green marble and backlit mirrors.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2024
And since best often meant biggest, the result was the invention, some decades ago now, of the super-chalet—an Alpine escape with all the gusto of an oil tycoon’s Dallas manor but done up in knotty pine.
—Tom Weijand, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2024
This year, Married to the Mob has returned to the zeitgeist — as did The Sopranos and Goodfellas — when TikTok users started sharing videos of themselves done up in the mob wife aesthetic, which includes fur coats, animal prints and gaudy jewelry.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Feb. 2024
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“Do up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do%20up. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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