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Meaning of the word "do up" in English

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do up

US /duː ˈʌp/
UK /duː ʌp/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to fasten or tie something

Example:
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Can you help me do up my dress?
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He always does up his shoelaces tightly.
Synonym:
fasten tie button up zip up
2.

to repair, decorate, or improve something, especially a building or room

Example:
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They decided to do up their old house.
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The restaurant was recently done up with a modern interior.
Synonym:
renovate decorate refurbish remodel spruce up
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Related Word:
on the up and up do do in do for up up to do away with