Do Up (Verb)
Meaning 1
Wrap for decorative purposes; "The gift was done up in pretty red paper".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The gift was done up in pretty red paper and a shiny green bow.
- Her grandmother had done her hair up in curly pigtails for the wedding.
- The chef had done the turkey up in foil and placed it in the oven to roast.
- The Christmas tree was done up in sparkling lights and colorful ornaments.
- The party hostess had done the windows up in festive holiday garlands.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Use special care in dressing, making-up, etc.; "She dolled herself up for the night out with her friends".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- The fashion model spent hours doing herself up for the photo shoot.
- The actress did herself up in heavy makeup to play the role of an old woman.
- The kids were excited to do themselves up in their Halloween costumes.
- She dolled herself up for the wedding to make a lasting impression on her relatives.
- He did himself up in his best suit for the job interview to make a good impression.