Meaning of the word "scrub up" in English

What does "scrub up" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

scrub up

US /skrʌb ʌp/

UK /skrʌb ʌp/

to wash your hands and arms thoroughly before performing a medical operation

Example:

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The surgeon began to scrub up before the complex procedure.

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Nurses must always scrub up thoroughly to prevent infections.

Synonym:

disinfect sterilize cleanse wash up

to make yourself look neat and clean, especially for a special occasion

Example:

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He decided to scrub up for the job interview.

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You need to scrub up if you're going to the fancy restaurant.

Synonym:

dress up spruce up tidy up clean up